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 2nd October. Places are limited to 100 on a first come first served basis. Friends, family and VIPs do not use this registration option. If you are on our VIP list you will be contacted 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 2023 achieving our maximum event capacity of 200 apprentices. We have even had to operate a waiting list of over 40 apprentices 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):

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

11:30-11:50am - Guests to assemble in Cathedral Nave & apprentice graduands in side Nave areas.

12:00 noon - Ceremony commences

2:30pm - Ceremony concludes

2:15-3:15pm - gown returns

10:45-11:45 - VIP Recepetion in Crypt by invitation (Hosted by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce & The Education People)