Derry~Londonderry Apprenticeship Fair 2026

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The Derry~Londonderry Degree Apprenticeship Fair will be held this Saturday, 31 January to kick off NI Apprenticeship Week 2026. We've planned a full schedule of events so that you can learn more about the Degree Apprenticeships that we offer, and you'll get to meet a number of our employer partners and apprentices from our Derry~Londonderry and Belfast based programmes, so you can hear about what it's like to apply for, and succeed on, a Degree Apprenticeship. If you're interested in attending, just complete the form at the bottom of the page to register.

We've set aside time between talks to give you the opportunity to network with our employers and apprentices, and to hear more about the work they do and how to apply.

Schedule
Time	Lecture Hall MU-011	Subject Area
10:30-11:00	School of Computing, Engineering, and Intelligent Systems Showcase	Engineering
11:15-11:45	MEGA apprenticeships	Engineering, Accounting
12:00-12:30	Employer and Apprentice Panel 'Success in Apprenticeships'	All Apprenticeships

This year, you can expect to meet with representatives and/or apprentices from employers including:

Adapt GSE
Astec Industries
BT
CME Group
Crossland
Danske Bank
Hutchinson
JMK Solicitors
Mackle Pet Food
Mallaghans
McAleer Jackson
McCauley Trailers
MCI Chartered Accountants
Seagate
Vertiv/E&I Engineering

We'll also be joined by MEGA, who provide a single apprenticeship application and mentorship support for all of their member organisations.

A few tips for the day:

Get chatting to everyone. You might be surprised! Employers increasingly take on apprentices in multiple subject areas, but even if they don't, you can still gain insight into what employers are looking for in an apprentice.
Current Apprentices are your best resource to learn about what it's actually like to do an apprenticeship. Come prepared with questions and you can expect honest answers!
As roles are advertised before and after the event, they will appear on our Find an Apprenticeship webpage. We've asked as many employers as possible to use this resource so that you have easy access to the applications of the organisations in attendance. Review the application process for those who are already advertising, and use the opportunity to clarify and ask questions.