SPARK – The Apprenticeship Marketplace

Apprenticeships

Welcome to SPARK - matchmaking for future degree apprentices and local industry employers.

Our latest SPARK matchmaking event provides the opportunity for employers and potential degree apprentices to speed interview, creating a dynamic event that fosters opportunities for the next generation of apprentices.

Recruit the best future talent

SPARK is a speed pitching session where employers get to meet potential apprentices one-to-one. This is an excellent opportunity for you to raise your profile and speak with potential candidates face-to-face, rather than through an application form or CV. You'll be able to determine whether a candidate is a good fit for your company's culture and goals, thereby significantly shortening the screening process. You'll also able to judge the pitches and award your opportunity to the candidates who impress the most.

  • Address the skills gap

  • Reduce costs for staff recruitment

  • Recruit the best future talent

  • Drive change and innovation from within

How to take part

Join us on Thursday 27 March 2025, where our SPARK – Apprenticeship Marketplace event will be taking place at our Preston Campus. The event will take place from 9am to 3pm. If you are interested in booking, please email the Apprenticeship Matching Service Team

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The Spark Apprenticeship Matchmaking event enabled us to meet lots of potential candidates, and helped develop our future recruitment processes. We also successfully recruited a new digital marketer.
Shout connect
Ian Coupe
Director, SHOUT Connect
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An ITPR employee interview a young person in a speed pitching session.
An ITPR employee interview a young person in a speed pitching session.