Graduation & Networking | AWS re/Start | Blackpool

Celebrating AWS re/Start graduates while bringing together employers, partners and the cloud technology community.
About this Event

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and networking as we mark the successful completion of the AWS re/Start programme delivered by Primed Talent in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

AWS re/Start is a fully funded 12-week Cloud Computing and AI Skills Bootcamp designed to equip local residents with the technical, professional, and employability skills needed to begin sustainable careers in technology. The programme combines hands-on technical training, career development, and employer engagement to prepare learners for opportunities within the cloud computing industry.

This event celebrates the achievements of learners who have successfully completed the programme while bringing together employers, industry professionals, programme partners, stakeholders, and invited guests to recognise their dedication and support the next stage of their career journey.

Whether you are attending as a graduate, employer, supporter, or invited guest, this event provides an opportunity to celebrate success, build valuable professional connections, and engage with the growing cloud technology community.

Event Details

Date: 10 Sep 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Viva Blackpool – The Show & Party Venue, 3 Church Street, Blackpool, England, FY1 1HJ

What to Expect

• Graduation ceremony recognising the achievements of AWS re/Start graduates.
• Networking with learners, employers, industry professionals, programme partners, and invited guests.
• Opportunities to build valuable professional connections within the cloud and technology sector.
• Recognition of learner achievements and programme success.
• Group photographs to commemorate the occasion.
• Refreshments and informal networking.

Who Should Attend?

• AWS re/Start graduates
• Invited employers and hiring partners
• Industry professionals
• Programme stakeholders and partners
• Invited guests and supporters

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone together, recognising the achievements of our graduates, and strengthening connections across our learning and employer community.