IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026

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The Midlands’ Dedicated College & Careers Fair

The IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026 will take place on 8 October 2026 at the International Arena, TUS Athlone Campus.

Developed by the Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC) in collaboration with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus, this new regional event is designed to support informed progression decisions for senior cycle students across the Midlands.

Bringing together higher education institutions, further education providers, apprenticeship organisations and industry representatives from across Ireland, the event will provide students and guidance counsellors with direct access to a comprehensive range of academic and career pathways — all within one central, accessible location.

The IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair is intended to become an annual fixture in the Midlands education calendar, strengthening connections between schools, higher education and industry while supporting students at a key decision-making stage.

A Central Midlands Location

• Large-scale, purpose-built exhibition space
• Central and accessible Midlands venue
• Direct engagement opportunities between students and exhibitors
• Structured environment tailored specifically for progression guidance

Event Registration

Registration is now open for organisations wishing to exhibit and schools wishing to attend.

Exhibitors

Higher Education Institutions, Further Education Providers, & Industry Partners

Universities, colleges, further education providers, apprenticeship organisations and industry representatives from across Ireland are invited to register to exhibit at the IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026.

The event provides a dedicated platform to engage directly with senior cycle students from across the Midlands region, as well as guidance counsellors and school groups attending throughout the day.

Exhibiting organisations will have the opportunity to:

• Showcase academic programmes, training routes and career pathways
• Connect with prospective applicants at an early decision-making stage
• Strengthen visibility within a focused regional audience
• Build relationships with guidance counsellors and school representatives

Complete exhibitor registration to participate in the IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026. Further event information, logistics and exhibitor updates will be shared with registered exhibitors in due course.

Guidance Counsellors & Schools

Guidance counsellors are invited to register their school group and select a preferred attendance time slot. School groups can register to attend the event and select a preferred attendance time slot. Further event information and updates will be shared with registered schools in due course.

Designed to support informed progression planning, the event will bring together a diverse range of higher education institutions, further education providers, apprenticeship bodies and industry representatives in one central Midlands location.

Attending schools will benefit from:

• Direct access to universities, colleges and career pathway providers
• Structured engagement opportunities tailored to senior cycle students
• A focused regional event supporting progression guidance
• Practical event information to assist with school planning and scheduling

By submitting a registration, schools will receive priority updates, booking notifications and key planning information as event details are confirmed.

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