BLACK APPRENTICE CONFERENCE 2026
🎯 For students aged 16–18 who want to explore real career opportunities, meet inspiring role models, and find out what life as an apprentice is really like.
📅 Date: 7 August 2026
📍 Location: Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
🕘 Choose a session:
Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
(Each session runs the same schedule – just pick the one that works best for you!)
🚀 What’s Happening?
This isn’t your average careers fair. It’s a dynamic, hands-on experience designed for YOU:
🔹 Live Employer Panels (Room A)
Hear from young professionals and top companies on topics like:
- A Day in the Life of an Apprentice
- Building a Career Path You’re Excited About
- Balancing Life & Work as a Young Professional
- How to Nail CVs, Interviews & Assessments
- What Happens After an Apprenticeship?
🔹 Interactive Employer Stalls (Room B)
Meet reps from Aon, EY, Deloitte, BT, Tesco, National Grid, and many more!
💬 Ask your questions. 💼 Explore real apprenticeship openings. 🎓 Get inspired.
🧠 Why You Should Come
- 600+ students, one amazing venue
- Panel talks from actual apprentices
- Network with employers actively hiring
- Perfect for Year 12–13 students & school leavers
- It’s 100% free – just show up ready to learn & connect
🗓 Morning Session Highlights
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45 – 9:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome and opening speech |
| 9:15 – 11:45 AM | Careers fair open (upstairs) |
| 9:15 – 9:45 AM | Panel: Black Apprentice Network (Kwesi / Rubin), downstairs |
| 9:45 – 10:15 AM | Panel: EY |
| 10:15 – 10:45 AM | Panel: A&O Shearman |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM | Panel: Moore Kingston Smith |
| 11:15 – 11:45 AM | Panel: BAE Systems |
| 11:45 – 12:00 PM | Closing remarks and thank you |
🗓 Afternoon Session Highlights
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:45 – 1:00 PM | Registration and networking |
| 1:00 – 1:15 PM | Welcome and opening speech |
| 1:15 – 3:45 PM | Careers fair open (upstairs) |
| 1:15 – 1:45 PM | Panel: Black Apprentice Network (Kwesi / Rubin), downstairs |
| 1:45 – 2:15 PM | Panel: Deloitte |
| 2:15 – 2:45 PM | Panel: Aon |
| 2:45 – 3:15 PM | Panel: Watson Farley & Williams |
| 3:15 – 3:45 PM | Panel: BDO |
| 3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing remarks and thank you |
🎉 Don’t Miss This If You Want To:
✅ Learn what an apprenticeship really involves
✅ Get ahead on career prep while still in school
✅ Speak directly to major companies
✅ Find out how others just like you got started
✨ Dress code: Smart casual – show up as your best self!
🛍️ Free goodies and career starter kits available at exhibitor stalls
Hosted by:
Black Apprentice Network
Creating access, building futures, and connecting Black students to top apprenticeship opportunities.
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