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What University? & What Career? Live is the essential event for 15-19 year olds considering their options after leaving school or college.
Meet many of the UK's top unis and employers - including NHS, University of Cambridge, Jaguar Land Rover, Durham University, Royal Air Force, Cardiff University, Get into Teaching, Newcastle University and many more - to find out about apprenticeships and higher education opportunities.
While at the event, take advantage of free one-to-one careers advice, choose from a packed programme of free talks covering everything from university funding options to acing apprenticeship assessment centres, and take part in a range of interactive activities to help you take your next steps with confidence.
Parents/guardians and teachers will benefit from dedicated guidance and presentations too!
Teachers booking a school trip, students, parents/guardians and careers advisors can all book free tickets via the website - WhatLive.co.uk.
Arriving by car? Pre-pay for parking online before the day of your visit and you can make a saving of £5* (T&C's apply). That's one less thing to think about on the day! Pre-pay is available in our standard & disabled public car parks.
Book NowMake the most of your upcoming visit to the NEC. From booking your hotel, sorting out travel, pre-booking your parking or scoping out the excitement that awaits across the NEC campus, our visiting us page has everything covered.
Discover MoreMake the most of your stay right by the action in this recently renovated contemporary Hotel. With exquisite dining options at your fingertips for you to enjoy, end the day with dinner in our beautiful new restaurant Brightsmith by the water, sipping a cocktail, overlooking the scenic Pendigo Lake. Then relax into one of our newly refurbished rooms and wake up to the famous Hilton Breakfast in the place where it all happens.
Discover MoreElevate your NEC experience at Voco St. John's Hotel. Minutes away from the NEC with 201 stylish rooms, 13 versatile meeting spaces, and ample parking for 250 cars. Your gateway to comfort and convenience.
Discover MoreOffering scenic accommodation, diverse dining options, together with golf, spa & leisure facilities. Conveniently located only 5 miles from the NEC, making it an easy commute. Quote NEC24 for 10% off our Best Available Rates.
Discover MoreWhen it comes to wining and dining, we naturally wanted to ensure a range of lip-smacking options was always on the menu.
Discover MoreFrom luxury resorts to simple rooms to please, you’ll find a host of hotels right on our doorstep. Head to our Visitors page to view your nearest options.
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