Upcoming Events

Click on the events below to find out more.

If you would like to exhibit at any of these events, please contact the LMP Team @ lmp@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Job Fair

Thursday 19th March 2026 - 10.30am-2pm - Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Newtownards

We are pleased to confirm that the Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership in conjunction with the Department for Communities is hosting a Job Fair open to all sectors.

If you are interested in exhibiting at this free event, please email here. Closing date for registrations is Friday 20 February 2026.

Job Fair

Apprenticeship Careers Fair

Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership (LMP) is pleased to announce that it will host an Apprenticeship Careers Fair on Thursday 19 February 2026, taking place at Bangor Aurora from 4-7pm.

The event is open to all post‑primary pupils in Year 11 and above, as well as anyone interested in exploring apprenticeship pathways—from school leavers to career changers.

This year’s fair will welcome over 20 employers, training organisations and education providers spanning a wide range of sectors, including engineering, technology, hospitality, construction, finance, health and social care, and public service. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet exhibitors face‑to‑face, learn about current apprenticeship routes, and discover what skills and qualifications are needed to enter their chosen career.

Companies and education providers will also be hosting talks throughout the sessions 

To manage numbers slots will be available from 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm. The schedule of talks below may help you chose a specific time slot. 

Schedule for talks*:

Room4.15-4.45pm5.15-5.45pm6.15-6.45pm
Room 1Hastings Group: hear first-hand from an apprentice currently undertaking an apprenticeship and hear from the Employer about the benefits. 

SERC:

Hear all the opportunities available through SERC to apply for all levels of apprenticeship pathways.

Workplus+:

Connecting early talent with employers. Workplus

runs coordinated apprenticeship recruitment campaigns

Room 2. Apprenticeship Employers Information Session- this session is for Employers only.  

Spirit Aero/ Short Brothers:

Come along and hear all the opportunities available within the aerospace sector

Kainos:

Come along and hear all the opportunities available in the technology industry. 

* Speakers may be subject to change 

Numbers at each talk are limited so please ensure you arrive in time for the allocated slot. 

Places must be booked to attend- secure your place today register here it’s free and easy!

Book now

* If you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/carer and that person will need to register on your behalf. You will be required to book additional tickets to cover all attendees, e.g. two parents accompanying a child under 16 will need to book 3 tickets.**


Please note, promotional photography will be taken at this event. If you do not want to appear in any photos, please inform a member of staff on arrival.

If you are an employer interested in exhibiting at this event or require more information, click here for full details on the venue, timings and how to apply to exhibit. Please return your completed proforma to us at lmp@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk by 30th January 2026.

Exhibitors for the Apprenticeship Careers Fair:

  • Belfast Metropolitan College
  • Abbey Autoline
  • Army
  • Accounting Technicians Ireland
  • Hastings Hotel
  • NI Careers Service
  • SERC
  • Ernest Young(EY)
  • Riverpark Training
  • Randox
  • Spirit Aerosystems- Short Brothers
  • Northern Ireland Housing Executive
  • Northern Ireland Social Care Council
  • Construction Futures
  • Caremark
  • AO Shearman
  • Work Plus
  • Kane Engineering
  • Kainos
  • Fieldfisher
  • Irwin M&E
  • Cafre
  • RAF
  • Royal Navy
  • NIE Networks
  • People 1st
  • CITBNI
  • Ards and North Down Borough Council
  • Transport Training Services
  • PSNI
  • Drilling and Pumping Supplied Ltd (DPS)
  • Willis Insurance and Risk Management
  • Regency Carpets
  • NI Construction Hub
  • Bryson Pathways
  • Academy Hair and Beauty
  • Workforce Training

Disability Employment and Support Days

  • Thursday 26th February 2026- 1pm-4pm- Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex, Bangor

    Exhibitors:

    Labour Market Partnership
    Go Succeed
    Lifelit
    Action Mental Health
    Adapt NI
    Carers NI
    Make The Call
    Universal Credit
    Mencap
    Orchardville
    Condition Management
    The Kings Trust
    NOW Group
    Specialisterne
    Cedar Foundation
    Disability Action
    Neurodiversity UK
    Strides

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