What is the Virtual Careers Fair?

Taking place on Wednesday 21st January 2026 from 17:30 - 19:00 and is hosted on Zoom. This free of charge event is specifically for parents, carers and students. Who would like to explore apprenticeship and T Level options available.

The HOP into Apprenticeships and T Levels Virtual Careers Fair is in its third year and has been a successful way for employers and training providers to showcase apprenticeship and T Level opportunities to hundreds of parents, carers and students across Hertfordshire.

The event is a collaboration between Hertfordshire Careers Hub, Amazing Apprenticeships, Hertfordshire Employers and the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network.

Registration link 

• Please register for the virtual careers fair to receive reminders and information about the employers and training providers to help you prepare for the event.
• The virtual careers fair is hosted on the Zoom Events platform.
• The virtual careers fair will not be recorded.

 Who should attend?

This event is for parents and carers but will be particularly useful for those supporting students in year group year 10 to 13. Students in these year groups are welcome to attend.

Why attend this event?

• Free of charge to attend (fully-funded by Hertfordshire Careers Hub).
• Meet local training providers and colleges to hear about their apprenticeships and T Level programmes.
• Hear from employers about local vacancies available for talented young people seeking their next steps.
• Ask questions and gather information from the comfort of your own home.
• Discover more about the skills and training provision being offered within Hertfordshire.
• In last year’s event over 30 exhibitors shared information about the opportunities they offer across Hertfordshire.
• 79% of attendees said they found the 2025 event most useful for finding out about the apprenticeship opportunities in Hertfordshire.
• 77% of attendees in 2025 said they are now considering applying for apprenticeships or T Levels with the organisations who exhibited.
• Parents in 2025 shared their thoughts on the event: “This was an excellent event and I am so glad that I attended” “The event was very informative and young presenters were inspiring. Great event” “Very informative and inspiring about the many varied choices available, thank you”.