Roadshow 2026 Exhibitors
AJ’S TRAINING (Training Provider)
AJ’s Training Ltd is a specialist UK training provider for the Highways and Fencing industries with NHSS 10b approval. Based in East Sussex and Scunthorpe, we deliver accredited Fencing, VRS and NRSWA training, plus apprenticeships in Fencing, Highways Maintenance, Groundworks and Construction Site Supervision. Our instructors travel nationwide to provide convenient workplace-based training and assessments. .
For more information email: apprenticeships@ajstraining.co.uk
EAST SUSSEX HIGHWAYS / BALFOUR BEATTY
https://www.balfourbeatty.com/
East Sussex Highways is the highway maintenance service for East Sussex, delivered in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places. Balfour Beatty supports design, construction and operations, creating local opportunities. Both offer apprenticeship pathways, enabling individuals to gain skills and careers in highways, construction and infrastructure management.
BRITISH ARMY
The British Army provides extensive training and support services. It is the UK's largest apprenticeship provider, offering over 40 accredited programs in engineering, logistics, healthcare, communications, and IT. Soldiers gain civilian qualifications while earning a full wage, backed by comprehensive medical care, career mentoring, and mental health support.
For more information email: rg-accbrightongroupmail@mod.gov.uk
CAMPUS TRAINING
We are an independent training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships and relevant qualifications for the Early Years sector and Teaching Assistants, including level 2 and 3 in Early Years and level 3 and 5 for Teaching Assistants. Our programmes are delivered online and in the workplace by expert tutors, with teaching sessions and meetings scheduled to suit this niche sector
CHAFFIN WORKS
Chaffin Works is an Environmental contractor based in the South East providing a range of services to clients such as arboriculture, landscaping, fencing and ecology. We periodically have a range of operational apprenticeships in landscaping and arboriculture but also review requests for those wishing to become Quantity Surveyors or for other internal roles
CLARKE ROOFING
www.clarke-roofing.co.uk
As a third-generation Eastbourne firm with 75 years of expertise, we specialise in pitched, flat, metal, and heritage roofing. To champion roofing as a premier career, we have partnered with East Sussex College to help launch a specialised Apprenticeship in Roof Slating and Tiling, enrolling from September 2026. We are dedicated to elevating our industry for the next generation.
COMMUNITY PHARMACY SURREY AND SUSSEX
https://surreysussex.communitypharmacy.org.uk/
Community Pharmacy Surrey and Sussex (CPSS) works on behalf of the Local Pharmaceutical Committees in Surrey and Sussex. We represent, support, and develop our community pharmacy contractors and work with several stakeholders to help plan healthcare services. We support the community pharmacy workforce agenda looking for opportunities to develop the workforce as well as promoting a career in community pharmacy.
DYSLEXIA EAST SUSSEX
Dyslexia East Sussex supports apprentices through thorough diagnostic assessments to identify specific learning needs, providing clear evidence for support. They offer tailored recommendations for workplace reasonable adjustments—such as assistive technology, extra processing time, or adapted training methods—helping young people develop confidence, perform effectively, and succeed in their apprenticeship roles.
EAST SUSSEX CAREERS HUB
The East Sussex Careers Hub's mission is to inspire and prepare young people for the world of work. The Hub brings together secondary schools, colleges and special schools in East Sussex, alongside employers and other partners. The Careers Hub is one of 44 across the country and is co-funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company and East Sussex County Council. Careers Hubs are key to the Government’s aims to improve careers education. Come and see a qualified careers adviser to talk about your next steps.
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP (Training Provider)
East Sussex College offers apprenticeships designed with industry professionals to help you build your future alongside real employers. Gain hands-on experience, valuable workplace skills, and recognised qualifications that make you career-ready from day one. Visit our stand and join our Talent Bank to stay up to date with the latest apprenticeship opportunities and vacancies.
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
We are looking for people who want to build a career in Care. There are lots of opportunities in Adults and Children's care teams, with the chance to progress and gain professional qualifications. There is more to care than you think!
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL - TRANSFORM SERVICE
https://www.careerseastsussex.co.uk/careers-hub
TRANSFORM helps micro, small and medium-sized employers build a stronger workforce by offering free, impartial advice on skills training and apprenticeships. We can also support larger employers sourcing suitable training and spending their levy. Whether you want to upskill your team or recruit new talent, we can help you.
ELEVATE CREATES
Offering works skills training to young adults with autism & learning disabilities via 2 pathways. Creative Enterprise (Business) and Creative Digital Media via our inhouse agency EC Studios. Build your confidence & skills in a supportive working environment to be work ready.
ESTAR – ESCC
https://www.careerseastsussex.co.uk/information/adults/estar
ESTAR is part of the Employment and Skills Team at East Sussex County Council. We help people in East Sussex build skills and find work. Our programmes include Connect to Work, Level Up, and Support into Work.
FIRST INTUITION
https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/classroom-courses/maidstone/
With centres in Maidstone, Gatwick and Canterbury, First Intuition offers a variety of training and apprenticeship options within accounting and finance. We offer a supported programme for learners, and our expert tutors will be there to guide you through your qualification. Enrolments are available throughout the year across our centres and online as well
FREEDOM LEISURE
https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/
We are a not for profit organisation providing leisure facilities across Sussex.
GM MONK LTD
G M Monk Ltd is a trusted provider of electrical, fire, and security services. We offer apprenticeships in electrical installation and fire systems, designed to develop skilled engineers for the future. Our supportive, collaborative approach ensures apprentices gain hands-on experience alongside qualified professionals. We believe in delivering quality through teamwork and training—investing in people who will shape our industry.
JACOBS
https://www.jacobs.com/about
Jacobs is a global professional services company delivering science-based, digitally enabled, end-to-end solutions — from consulting and advisory to design and implementation — across the world’s most complex infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, environmental and technology challenges.
JOBCENTRE PLUS – DWP (Access to Apprenticeships)
Jobcentre Plus supports young people by providing access to training, apprenticeships, and practical work experience opportunities. Work Coaches offer tailored advice, helping individuals build confidence, improve skills, and prepare for employment. Services include CV workshops, interview coaching, and links to local employers and training providers, ensuring young people can develop the knowledge and experience needed to secure successful long-term careers.
JTL (Training Provider)
JTL, established in 1990, is an industry charity delivering apprenticeships in the electrical and plumbing trades. JTL is one of the largest work-based learning providers in England and Wales working with over 3,800 businesses from large corporations to small local suppliers. We currently work with 8,000 learners and train more apprentices than anyone else in the building services engineering sector. We are helping thousands of people in England and Wales to launch exciting careers in the building services engineering sector through our apprenticeship courses.
LITTLE GATE SUPPORTED APPRENTICESHIPS
Little Gate offers Supported Apprenticeships for young people who are neurodivergent or with learning differences. We support with finding the right employer, training provider, and provide a Job Coach to support the apprentice at work. Our programme builds skills, confidence, and independence, helping each person thrive in paid employment and promoting inclusion across workplaces and communities.
MPCT
We are a military preparation college who provide a 50% physical fitness and 50% preparation for military service course. We have a range of qualifications from 8 week level 2 certificate up to level 3 public uniformed services
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS (NFRC)
Established in 1892, the NFRC is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK. Our membership is comprised of trade (specialist roofing contractors), manufacturers and distributors of roofing products and systems and service providers to the sector.
PARAGON SKILLS
At Paragon Skills we work with some incredible companies and well-known brands, all offering amazing apprenticeship opportunities to kick-start your career. On this page you can view and apply for our latest apprentice jobs. Apprenticeships are real jobs that allow you to earn a wage while you learn and we are here to help you launch an exciting career.
PJL HEALTHCARE
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Plumpton College is a land based, environment and food production college based in the South Downs. We provide education from 14-16 up to Masters degrees and provide Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships for a variety of sectors, including arboriculture (tree surgery), farming, bakery, butchery, golf greenkeeping, viticulture (vineyard work), land based engineering and more.
SIGTA (Training Provider)
SIGTA work with companies offering apprenticeships – from Flight Simulator Technicians to Test Engineers, Micro-Electronics to Building Power Systems, and Technical Design (CAD) to Healthcare Technicians keeping hospitals running. We offer ‘in business’ apprenticeships for office-based roles. Our Training Officers help you gain qualifications, and most apprenticeships include day release at college.
SKY HIGH TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
Sky High Trampoline Gymnastics Academy is based at Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre in Uckfield. We have 750 people through our doors every week. We offer gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, parkour, pre-school activities, homeschool activities, SEND sessions, birthday parties and adult sessions year-round. We have been established for 17 years and in this time have provided opportunities for 4 apprentices through Coachcore. Three of our apprentices are still with us and an integral part of the team. All apprentices will be mentored through their first gymnastics discipline specific courses. Two of our apprentices had never been involved with this sport prior to signing up, however both are fantastic gymnastic and trampoline coaches now.
SOUTH EAST APPRENTICESHIP AMBASSADOR NETWORK
The South East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network is a community of volunteer apprentices, former apprentices and employers of apprentices that give impartial advice and guidance to young people and SMEs interested in getting a first hand view of what it's like to be or employ apprentices.
SPECSAVERS
We provide customer service, optical assistant, contact lens assistant and spectacle technician apprenticeship.
SUSSEX POLICE (Employer)
If you are looking for a job that allows you to make a real impact, Sussex Police may the place for you. Come and explore a career where you’re a force for good. Between every role, we’re the difference, and you could be too. Speak to us about our apprenticeship roles and many other roles we have within Force.
TAYLOR WOODROW
https://www.taylorwoodrow.com/
Our early careers offer exciting development opportunities for those who are starting or looking to change their initial career. No matter what your background or aspiration, we’ll help you find the right path. Where you will be able to explore, grow, thrive, and achieve your potential. As part of our early careers community, you will enjoy access to training, development and industry events that will enrich you both personally and professionally. Ultimately, it is up to you to ‘Create Your Next Move.’ If you are passionate about making a difference to the places, we live within and the way that we travel, there is a position in which you can make a meaningful impact.
UNIVERSTITY OF CHICHESTER
The University of Chichester is a student-centred institution committed to delivering high-quality education and developing work-ready graduates. Our degree apprenticeship provision combines academic excellence with practical workplace learning, enabling employers to develop talent while employees gain recognised
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
As a distinguished institution in the South East, our world-class research and industry collaborations define our teaching, providing you and your apprentices with a competitive edge. We partner with local employers, customising apprenticeship programmes to meet the skills gaps in your business. We’re currently recruiting to our Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship and our 4-year Maths Teacher Degree Apprenticeship and we’re working on new level 6 apprenticeships in Youth Work, Project Management, Electrical Engineering, and more areas launching in 2026.
VOLKER STEVIN / VOLKER WESSELS
We provide Graduate Apprenticeships for Civil Engineers and Quantity Surveyors.
WE ARE RAM CONSTRUCTION
https://www.weareramconstruction.co.uk/
We are a firm of builders covering the South East of England. We are looking to recruit a Level 6 BSc (Hons) Integrated Project Manager Degree Apprentice starting in September 2026. You will be based in the office in Polegate and will need to travel to London for the study.
YES / CXK (Next Steps Support)
www.cxk.org/services/youth-employability-service-yes
YES is a free service which offers support and guidance to young people in the East Sussex area. Commissioned by East Sussex County Council, we work specifically with young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or are at risk of being NEET.
For more information email: yeseastsussex@cxk.org