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IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026

Delivered by the Institute of Guidance Counsellors in collaboration with TUS Athlone

International Arena, TUS Athlone Campus
8 October 2026

Submit Exhibitor Expression of Interest

Submit School Expression of Interest

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Overview | Venue | Exhibitors | Schools | FAQs

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
International Arena TUS Athlone

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are now open for organisations wishing to exhibit and schools interested in attending.

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 submit an expression of interest 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

By registering your expression of interest, you will receive priority updates regarding exhibition packages, event logistics, floor plans and key participation timelines.

Complete Exhibitor Expression of Interest

Guidance Counsellors & Schools

Guidance counsellors and schools are invited to register their interest in attending the IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 2026 with senior cycle students.

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 an expression of interest, schools will receive priority updates, booking notifications and key planning information as event details are confirmed.

Complete School Expression of Interest

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

The IGC Midlands Fair 2026 is open to:

  • Third-level institutions
  • Education and Training Boards (ETBs)
  • Further Education and Training providers (FETs)
  • Local businesses and employers

The purpose of the exhibition is to give students direct access to information about careers, courses, apprenticeships, internships, and progression pathways.

Please note: Exhibition stands are strictly by invitation only.

Only organisations invited directly by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) via email will be allocated a stand.

Exhibition booking will open shortly.

Invited organisations will receive direct communication from TUS with full details on stand allocation, pricing (where applicable), and booking instructions.

Exhibitor pricing is currently being finalised.

Full details, including any associated costs, will be shared directly with invited exhibitors once confirmed.

Guidance counsellors will be asked to make a group booking and select a preferred time slot:

9:15am – 10:45am

11:15am – 12:45pm

1:15pm – 2:45pm

Schools will receive priority access to booking.

Once schools have had sufficient time to secure their preferred session, booking will then open to the general public for individual registrations.

All event registrations, bookings, and ticketing are being managed directly by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).

This includes:

  • School group bookings
  • Public registrations
  • Exhibitor allocations
  • Ticketing management
  • On-the-day check-in processes

If you have a specific query not covered above, please contact the IGC Midlands Fair team at TUS for further information.

For all enquiries relating to exhibiting, school bookings, public attendance, or general event information, please contact: igcmidlandsfair@tus.ie

This shared mailbox is monitored by the event team at TUS