This registration portal is for employers and provider guests wishing to book a place at the graduation ceremony and needs to be completed by noon 1st October. Places are limited to 200 on a first come first served basis. Friends and family do not use this registration option. Post Ceremony Reception Guests will be contacted to complete this list separately.

The Apprentice Graduation is the county's annual ceremony recognising the incredible achievement of our apprentices. The graduation ceremony is free to graduates and recognises apprentices at all levels. It provides a wonderful and important opportunity for apprentices to be recognised equally to their peers undertaking other forms of education and training, including university graduates.

We have hit a new record in 2024 achieving our maximum event capacity of 210 apprentices in record time. We have even had to operate a waiting list of again this year! It will be great to share this wonderful event with you.

Approximate timings for the event are (subject final schedule - check our site in the week before the event for final timings and event information):

9:30-11:15am - gown collections in Quire or Nave (side area)

11:15-11:40am - Guests to assemble in Cathedral Nave & apprentice graduands in side Nave areas.

11:50 noon - Ceremony commences

1:45pm - Ceremony concludes

1:45pm - Post Ceremony Reception starts in the Crypt for invited guests only (closes 2:45pm)

2:15-3:00pm - gown returns