Fabrication & Welding Employer & Talent Connect
Tuesday 10th February
5:00pm - 7.00pm
National Apprenticeship Week Event
Date: Tuesday 10th February, 2026
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Advance II Campus, Dudley, DY1 4AD
You are invited to join us for Fabrication & Welding Employer & Talent Connect, a focused speed‑networking event delivered as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
This event will bring together local and regional Fabrication and Welding employers with a carefully selected group of motivated Fabrication and Welding students.
The evening is designed to help employers quickly identify future talent while supporting students into work experience placements and Apprenticeship progression opportunities.
Why attend?
- Shape the future workforce – Play a vital role in developing the next generation of skilled Fabricators/Welders
- Meet top talent – Students are pre‑selected, motivated and ready to contribute
- Fast‑track recruitment – Speed networking offers a time‑efficient way to meet potential apprentices
- Community impact – Supporting local students strengthens the regional manufacturing sector
Event format
- Speed networking with selected Fabrication and Welding students
- Informal conversations focused on Apprenticeships and work experience
- Opportunity to promote your business and future opportunities
- Networking with fellow employers from the manufacturing sector
Who should attend?
- Employers seeking apprentices or short‑term work experience placements
- Businesses with CSR or community engagement objectives