This virtual and interactive event will offer Tees Valley young people the opportunity to engage with colleges, training providers and local employers about opportunities that are available to them when they leave education. The event is open to all students in years 7-13 as well as primary age pupils.

Now in its 10th year, The Tees Valley Careers Expo, has engaged with over 18,000 young people to date and last year saw more than 5,000 young people aged 11-18 engage with over 75 exhibitors.

The event aims to:

• Support the development of the future Tees Valley workforce by highlighting the different routes to employment, education, training, apprenticeships and job vacancies at all levels

• Showcase key industries to students and inform them about the exciting new developments happening in Tees Valley

• Support schools and colleges in achieving Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4, 5 and 7

• Raise aspirations and encourage young people to start thinking about careers at a young age

The event will include live Q&As, workshops, virtual tours and exhibition stands and is designed to inform, inspire and help our young people make the best decisions about their future.

To get the most out of the event we recommend you attend the live event taking place 9:00-15:00 on Wednesday 9th March 2022, more details of the timetable is below.

Alternatively, the event will be available on-demand including all of the resources, videos and pre-recorded activities.