Diaries out!

If you haven’t thought about what careers events you're going to hit this academic year, here's your sign to start... Behold, our pick of the key 2024/25 festivals, showcases and campaigns, including the return of Bucks Skills show! Ready with a red marker? Let’s get planning.

Green Careers Week | 4th-9th Nov 2024 | Online

According to a global survey led by Bath University, around 60% of young people are “worried about climate change”. If you’re one of these young people, keep an eye out for Green Careers Week on Twitter. Now in its third year, the national campaign aims to educate the future workforce about emerging technologies and careers that will change the world for the better. You’ve got this.

Theatrecraft | 11th Nov 2024 | Multiple locations

All the big names in the performing arts – Royal Opera House, National Theatre and RADA to name but a few – will be gathering in venues across the West End for this year’s Theatrecraft. The largest careers event for offstage roles in theatre, the all-access tours are worth the trip alone.

Discover! Creative Careers Week | 18th-22nd Nov 2024 | Online

Speakers for Schools has teamed up with Arts Council England to deliver a week-long programme of virtual encounters with creative businesses. From literature and film to dance and architecture, Discover! Creative Careers Week will reveal all the opportunities this exciting industry has to offer. 

National Apprenticeship Week | 10th-16th Feb 2025 | Multiple locations

The annual celebration of earning while you learn is back and bigger than ever. National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) will see over 1,400 virtual and in-person events take place across the country, including several opportunities to explore whether this alternative to university is for you. Whilst the 2025 lineup is yet to be announced, you can check out this year’s highlights here.

Pinewood Futures Festival | 28th Feb & 1st Mar 2025 | Pinewood Studios

Budding Greta Gerwigs and Christopher Nolans won’t want to miss Pinewood Futures Festival. From catering and groundskeeping to directing and set design, the event offers anyone looking to break into the film or TV industries a chance to explore hundreds of behind-the-scenes roles through immersive experiences. Tickets are like gold dust, so make sure you’re signed up to be notified when they go on sale.

National Careers Week | 3rd-8th Mar 2025 | Online

Championing free Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), National Careers Week helps young people make connections between education and employment at a time in the academic year when they'll be required to make important decisions about the future.

Bucks Skills Show | 5th-6th Mar 2025 | Stoke Mandeville Stadium

We may be biased, but this is definitely one to clear your schedule for. Over 120 businesses across a range of sectors – previous names include Google, Metro Bank and Disney Studios – will gather in Stoke Mandeville Stadium for the biggest careers fair in the county. We’re talking interactive stands, inspirational talks and more…

Confident Futures Skills Show | June 2025 | Stoke Mandeville Stadium

Every young person should be able to experience careers inspiration, no matter what their background or circumstance. Introducing Confident Futures Skills Show. With inclusivity underpinning every element, this sensory-conscious show will connect job seekers to over 50 disability confident employers and next step providers. Watch this space for more details.

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