Through five major events (three Get Inspired Year 11 events and two Apprenticeship events), we continued our mission to connect young people with meaningful career pathways and opportunities.

Event highlights

Get Inspired Events

• Locations: Calderdale, Kirklees and North Kirklees
• Visitors: 1,868
• Exhibitors: 104
• Sponsors: 9

Apprenticeship Events

• Locations: Calderdale and Kirklees
• Visitors: 1,433
• Exhibitors: 72
• Sponsors: 6

 Overall impact

• Total visitors: 3,301
• Total exhibitors: 176
• Total sponsors: 15

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 Visitor information

How did visitors hear about the events?

• 64% school or college
• 16% friends and family
• 8% careers adviser
• 7% Facebook
• 2% email
• 1% internet
• 2% other

What did visitors think of the events?

Out of 828 complete evaluations (517 young people and 311 parents):

• 98% were satisfied with the event
• 98% found the events useful

"I learnt about careers I didn't know about and it was very useful"

Young person feedback

"As parents we now understand apprenticeships, how they work and what opportunities are available"

 Parent/carer feedback

"Really useful for info on entry requirements and forward planning for university"

Young person feedback 

"Great, my daughter doesn't know what she wants to do post-16 and this event has really opened her eyes"

Parent/carer feedback

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 Exhibitor information

Who were the exhibitors?

• 40% employers
• 19% sixth form colleges
• 19% training providers
• 10% FE colleges
• 7% advice and guidance services
• 5% universities

Over 50% of exhibitors at the Apprenticeship events were employers.

What did the exhibitors think about the events?

"C+K events are always good and useful, well attended as always"

Employment Hub Feedback

"Very busy and well attended. Good flow of attendees throughout. Great staff support. Thanks to all C+K staff!"

Training provider

"Well attended and we recruited from last year's event"

Employer feedback

"Great event that garners lots of attention. A key event in our recruitment process"

Employer feedback

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Every year these popular events enable businesses and educational institutions to connect with hundreds of young people under one roof.  C+K careers advisers also attend our events, ensuring that young people have access to impartial careers information, advice and guidance about post-16 and post-18 opportunities.

The C+K Events Team are currently planning events for the next academic year, with the Get Inspired Events due to take place in October 2025. You can find out more about the next Get Inspired Events on the MyDirections website in the event section. The Apprenticeship events will take place in Spring 2026.

If you are an employer and would like more information about exhibiting at our events please email events@ckcareers.org.uk