Want to find out more about a career in early years?
Join us at a career fair or event near you to explore exciting job opportunities in your area.
Whether you’re looking for a career change, finishing school, or just want to find out more about working with children, we can answer your questions about how to start working in the early years sector.
Come and chat to us at an event about:
- what working in early years is like
- the different jobs in the early years sector
- how to kickstart or progress your early years career
- training and apprenticeship opportunities
- how to find roles in your local area
Find an event near you
We take part in a wide range of events across the country including career fairs, job shows, and community events.
We also host our own Early Years Careers events, such as pop-ups in local areas or virtual sessions.
Take a look at our upcoming events below to find an event near you.
| Date | Location | Event description | How to attend |
| Wednesday 25th January 10:00 – 14:00 | East of England: Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, 2 St Mary’s St, Bedford MK42 0AR | UK Careers Fair: Jobs Fair: Whether you are starting your career or looking for a career change, come and speak to us about how to get started with a career in Early Years. Suitable for all ages. | Register: UK Careers_Bedford |
| Friday 27th February: 9:30 – 15:30 & Saturday 28th February: 9:30 – 16:00 | West Midlands: The NEC, Hall 12, Birmingham B40 1NT | What Career Live: Birmingham Ideal for 15-19 year olds thinking about their post school and college options. Come and speak to us about routes into Early Years and the different roles available. We will be exhibiting on both days. | What Career_Birmingham NEC |
| Tuesday 3rd March: 16:00 – 18:00 | East of England: Cambridge Regional College – Cambridge Campus Kings Hedges Rd, Cambridge CB4 2QT | Cambridge Apprenticeships, Jobs & Careers Fair: Ideal for those currently in school or college considering post-GCSE/ A-level options and anyone looking for a career change or education and training options. Come and speak to us about routes into Early Years and the different roles available. | Cambridge-apprenticeships-jobs-careers-fair/ |
| Wednesday 4th March: 9:45 – 14:45 | London: City of London, Guildhall, London EC2V 7HH | City of London: Careers & Apprenticeships Expo: Ideal for 16-25 year olds thinking about their post school and college options or considering a career change. Come and speak to us about routes into Early Years and the different roles available. We will be exhibiting on both days | City of London careers Expo/ |
| Thursday 5th March: 16:00 – 18:00 | East of England: Cambridge Regional College – Huntingdon Campus California Road, Huntingdon PE29 1BL | Huntingdon Apprenticeships, Jobs & Careers Fair: Ideal for those currently in school or college considering post-GCSE/ A-level options and anyone looking for a career change or education and training options. Come and speak to us about routes into Early Years and the different roles available. | Huntingdon-apprenticeships-jobs-careers-fair-open-day/ |
| Friday 6th March & Saturday 7th March 11:00 – 17:00 | London: Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Rd, Olympic Park London E20 1EJ | Stratford, London Job Show: Suitable for all ages, whether you are about to leave school/college or thinking of a career change, come and speak to us about routes into Early Years and the different roles available. We will be exhibiting on both days. | Stratford London Job Show |
Apprenticeships
As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with children whilst earning a salary.
Help and support
Need a helping hand? Our support agents can answer your questions about working in early years education.
