University Centre Peterborough is helping residents find new career paths in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, as part of a national event starting February 9, 2026. The centre, alongside Peterborough College and Stamford College, is providing information and support to help school leavers and jobseekers connect with over 1,100 apprenticeship opportunities.
The campaign is part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, which runs from 9 to 15 February 2026. During the week, the Inspire Education Group is offering workshops and advice sessions to help local people improve their CVs and meet employers from growing sectors such as green technology, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
This initiative aims to help fill a growing number of vacancies in the city: the jobs market in Peterborough grew by 23.9% between 2014 and 2024, according to the Cities Outlook 2026 report. Local developments, such as the opening in 2025 of a a313.5 million Centre for Green Technology at Peterborough College, are intended to help address increasing demand for workers with technical green skills in the region.
Residents can access these resources through a dedicated apprenticeship portal on the college websites or by visiting campus Employability Hubs for ‘Open Advice’ sessions, CV support and employer meet-ups. The support is designed for everyone from young people finishing school to adults looking to change their career path in the local area.
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