Explore apprenticeships, jobs, training and your next career move in Bolton on Wednesday 20 October 2027. Free entry. All ages welcome!

📅 Wednesday 20 October 2027

📍 Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton

🕛 Open: 12 noon–7pm

⏰ Last entry: 6.30pm

🎟️ Free admission

THE NORTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP AND CAREERS EXPO IS BACK IN BOLTON!

Join us on Wednesday 20 October 2027 for a day dedicated to exploring opportunities, meeting employers and discovering where your next step could take you.

The North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo returns to Bolton Wanderers Football Club, bringing together employers, colleges, universities, training providers and support organisations.

Whether you’re starting out, returning to work, developing your skills or considering a completely different direction, come along and explore what’s possible.

Your future starts with a conversation

With up to 100 exhibitors, the event gives you the opportunity to meet organisations face to face, ask questions and find out about different routes into work and learning.

Discover:

Apprenticeships and routes into employment.

Job opportunities across different industries.

College, university and further training options.

Opportunities to develop new skills or retrain.

Work experience and volunteering.

Careers advice and employment support.

You don’t need to arrive with a fixed plan. Come along, have a conversation and discover opportunities you may not have considered.

All ages. Different starting points. Plenty of possibilities.

The North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo welcomes people at every stage of working life.

You might be leaving school or college, looking for your first job, returning after a break, considering an apprenticeship or exploring a career change.

Parents, carers and supporters are welcome too.Previous exhibitors have included the NHS, United Utilities, the University of Greater Manchester and colleges from across the area.

These are examples of organisations that have attended previously. Details of our 2027 exhibitors will be shared as the event approaches.

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of connecting people with opportunities

2027 marks 10 years of the North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo, which first took place at Preston Guild Hall in 2017.

Our anniversary programme includes a return to Preston Guild Hall in April, followed by our Bolton event in October — continuing to bring people together with employers, training providers and organisations that can help them take their next step.

🎟️ Free to attend

The event is free to attend and open from 12 noon until 7pm, with last entry at 6.30pm.

Book your Free Visitor Pass and join us in Bolton.

Sensory-friendly visiting hour

From 3pm until 4pm, the exhibition will operate a sensory-friendly format to support visitors who would benefit from a calmer experience.

If you have particular access or support requirements, please contact us before your visit so we can explain the arrangements and discuss how we can help.

🏫 Schools, colleges and organised groups

Planning to bring a school or college group, or an organised group of 10 or more people?

Please use our school and group booking form (https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/schools) so we can help coordinate your visit.

School and college bookings should be arranged through the website rather than through individual Eventbrite registrations.

We can support your visit with:

Printed and digital materials to help promote the event.

Assistance with planning and coordinating your group’s attendance.

Support with group management on the day.

Event insurance documentation and event risk assessments, available on request.

If your group requires additional support, please let us know when enquiring.

Email info@shoutconnect.co.uk to discuss your visit or request documentation.

🤝 Looking to exhibit?

Does your organisation have opportunities to share?

The North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo is an opportunity to meet people who want to work, learn, gain experience or explore their options.

We welcome enquiries from:

Employers recruiting apprentices or employees.

Colleges, universities and training providers.

Organisations offering work experience.

Charities and organisations recruiting volunteers.

Careers, employment and skills support services.

Our Careers Expos have previously attracted more than 2,000 visitors per event, with representation from different age groups and career stages.

Whether you want to explain a career pathway, introduce your organisation or connect with potential applicants, our team can help you explore how to get involved.

Visit our exhibitor information page (https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/exhibitors) or email info@shoutconnect.co.uk.

📍 Plan your visit

The event takes place at Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.

Horwich Parkway Railway Station is within walking distance of the stadium, and local bus services serve the area.

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