Cambridge Regional College welcomes over 2000 attendees to GCP Careers Fairs

On 4th and 6th March 2025, Cambridge Regional College (CRC) hosted two Careers Fairs, funded through the Greater Cambridge Partnership, at each of its campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. With over 2000 attendees and more than 50 local businesses and organisations, the fairs provided an opportunity for CRC students, job seekers and adults to connect with leading employers from across the region.   

Exhibitors included the University of Cambridge, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hotel Chocolat and Johnson Matthey amongst others.  These employers offered a range of opportunities, including current job vacancies, apprenticeships, work placements and application advice. The events catered to all ages, from school leavers considering their post-GCSE and A-level options, to adults seeking a career change or looking to retrain or upskill. Earlier in the day on the 4^th, several employers also took part in the Form the Future coordinated Primary Schools Careers Fair.

The CRC Careers Fairs were part of National Careers Week (NCW), a nationwide initiative aimed at providing young people and adults with the career guidance they need to make informed decisions about their futures. The Careers Fairs were designed to support and inspire attendees at every stage of their career journey, whether they are just starting out, seeking a new challenge or considering retraining options.

One exhibitor, Laura Buckingham, a Cardiothoracic and Transplant Nurse at Royal Papworth Hospital, shared her enthusiasm for the event: “CRC’s Careers Fairs are invaluable for all local organisations. Not only do we get to meet potential future team members, but we also raise awareness about what we do with people who might not be familiar with us. We’ve met many students and job seekers who are now realising how their course or previous experience can lead to a meaningful role within the NHS.”

Laura Kerry, Vice Principal for People and Commerce at CRC, also added: “Our Careers Fairs play a key role in supporting both our students, the local community and our local businesses by highlighting the wide range of career opportunities available across Cambridgeshire and beyond. They also offer a valuable resource for job seekers, those considering a career change and individuals looking to retrain or upskill, empowering them to take the next step towards a fulfilling and rewarding future.

“Being able to combine them with the primary schools fair in the morning at Cambridge, alongside our students in the afternoon and then opening to the public from 4pm, means we can provide employers with a valuable day of engagement, inspiring future workforce generations and connecting with current interested job seekers.”

The success of this year’s Careers Fairs reflects the wide range of opportunities in our region and value that this GCP funded project has for students, employers and the local community connecting people with opportunities and employers with the future workforce.

Local employers and businesses are invited to register for next year’s Careers Fairs. For more information on future Career Fairs at Cambridge Regional College, please visit www.camre.ac.uk/careersfairs.