Careers in Leeds - November 2026

Leeds First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY

A city-wide careers, jobs and training fair

About the event

This event combines three major events into one offer:

Leeds Digital Careers Fair
Leeds Creative Skills Festival
SEND Next Choice Event

Visitors will be able to discover many different career paths and opportunities.

For more information about this event, see www.inclusivegrowthleeds.com/careers-leeds

Check the website before you go, as dates and times may change, or events may be virtual. For some events, you may have to book.

	3rd November 2026
	Starts: 00:00 Ends: 00:00

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How to get advice

If you are a young person, or the parent or carer of a young person, living in Calderdale or Kirklees, you can contact C+K for careers information, advice and guidance.

Additionally, for parents and carers, we have a page on MyDirections which outlines a young person's options at key decision points and which includes information for parents and carers of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

If you live outside Calderdale and Kirklees and want careers advice, please contact the National Careers Service.

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