→Post-16 Opportunities Festival
Untangle your future
Future Pathways brings together education providers, employers, training organisations, apprenticeship providers, universities, colleges and support services to help young people explore the opportunities available to them after school.
→Take a look at your options
Explore pathways
We’ve collated all the pathways available to you in one space to explore your future. Choose your path and find the exhibitors you should talk to.
→See who’s at the festival
Meet the exhibitors
Everyone with a career opportunity in your local area has come together to help start you on the right path. Take a look at our list of exhibitors at the festival; there’s someone for everyone.
→Get help finding your pathway
Unsure? We’ll help
We can help you find a future based on your interests and how you like to work. It’s easy and only takes a couple of minutes.
→Fancy attending?
Grab a free ticket
Reserve your spot to visit Future Pathways 2026 at University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus — Saturday 7 November 2026, 10am – 4pm.
→How to attend the festival
It's easy
Grab a free ticket
Attend the event
Plan your future
Grab a free ticket
Attend the event
Plan your future
→Have questions? Get in touch
Contact us
Future Pathways brings together education providers, employers, training organisations, apprenticeship providers, universities, colleges and support services to help young people explore the opportunities available to them after school.
Join us and Untangle your future.
Saturday 7 November 2026, 10am – 4pm
University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus