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Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin
27th February 2026
3 mins read

Behind the wheel, ahead in life: bus drivers pitch the job

Bus drivers across the UK are urging people to consider life behind the wheel, as part of a Government-backed push to bring more recruits into a career they say offers stability, progression and real purpose. Bus drivers across the country have come together to champion the advantages of life behind the wheel, encouraging both…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
30th January 2026
1 min read

Major Apprenticeship Fair Returns to Leeds This February

The North of England’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair is set to return to Leeds this February, bringing together employers, training providers and thousands of potential applicants under one roof. Taking place at Leeds’s First Direct Bank Arena on Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will run from 1pm to 7pm. Organised…
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Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
31st January 2025
2 mins read

Northern Encourages Ex-Military Personnel to Transition Their Skills to Railway Careers

Northern is actively encouraging former military personnel to explore careers in the railway industry, recognizing the valuable skills and experience they bring. Recognizing the valuable attributes that veterans bring to civilian roles, Northern has made a concerted effort to facilitate these transitions through a variety of initiatives and programs. In 2021, Northern solidified its…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
2nd February 2024
1 min read

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns in February to showcase opportunities

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena Leeds on Monday 5th February 2024. The free-to-attend event, running from 1-7pm on Monday 5 February, will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover more about the different types of apprenticeships, what…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
3rd February 2023
1 min read

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns in February to showcase opportunities

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds First Direct Arena on Monday 6th February 2023, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city. The free-to-attend event, running from 2-8pm on Monday 6 February, will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover more…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
4th February 2022
1 min read

Apprenticeships to headline First Direct Arena in February

With over 80 employers and apprenticeship providers attending, the event continues to be one of the largest apprenticeship recruitment fairs in the north of England. The annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is returning to the First Direct Arena on Monday 7 February between 2pm-8pm. The event, which kicks off National Apprenticeship Week, offers a…
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Levy Match Leeds
26th February 2021
1 min read

Plan of action to support apprentices who are affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Leeds City Council has pledged to offer support to local apprentices who may be struggling to complete their training due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary business closures and other restrictions imposed during lockdown have resulted in some apprentices not being able to finish their qualifications. Recognising the importance of apprenticeships, the…
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Apprenticeship Festival
29th January 2021
1 min read

Don’t miss out on the 2021 Leeds Apprenticeship Festival

Over 75 employers will be out in force at next month’s Leeds Apprenticeship Festival, which for the first time will be held virtually due to the continued challenges of coronavirus. Held during National Apprenticeship Week over five days from 8-12 February, a range of diverse and exciting apprenticeship employers and training providers will be…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
31st January 2020
1 min read

The north’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair returns to Leeds for 2020

The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the north returns to the Leeds early next month. Taking place at the first direct arena from 4-8pm on Monday 3 February, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will feature more than 100 organisations exhibiting apprenticeship vacancies available now. The list of employers taking part includes Channel 4 Television,…
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Leeds Careers Charter
21st September 2019
3 mins read

Council teams up with schools to launch Leeds Careers Charter

Leeds City Council and its partners in business and education have come together to pledge their commitment to support and improve the skills of young people in Leeds to make informed choices and plan their future careers. The council, working with business, schools and young people, has launched the Leeds Careers Charter. The charter aims to…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
3rd March 2019
1 min read

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair

The largest Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair in the north returns to the Leeds first direct arena on Monday 4 March, 4pm – 8pm. The event kick starts a range of activities taking place throughout the city for National Apprenticeship Week 2019. Offering apprenticeship vacancies across a wide range of occupations over 130 organisations will be…
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Shared Lives
22nd March 2018
1 min read

More paid carers needed to support adults with care and support needs

Leeds City Council is on the lookout to recruit more Shared Lives carers to support adults with a range of care needs. People who are interested in finding out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer being invited to attend a drop-in information session on Thursday 29 March, anytime between 11am and 2pm at…
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First Direct Arena
1st March 2018
1 min read

Leeds to host Yorkshire’s biggest apprenticeship fair!

The exceedingly popular Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will return to Leeds First Direct Arena on Monday 5 March, 4pm – 8pm, kick-starting a range of activities taking place throughout the city for National Apprenticeship Week 2018. Organised by Leeds City Council’s Apprenticeship Hub and supported by Leeds BID, the fair is the largest event of…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
5th October 2017
1 min read

Be paid to help people register to vote in Leeds

Paid work is available helping to ensure people are registered to vote in Leeds. It involves calling at homes where householders have not replied to requests to confirm their electoral registration details.  It is mainly evening and weekend work but you must be available on certain dates, including attending a training session this Saturday, October 7. Electoral…
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