Become a Sponsor
Kent and Medway Apprenticeship Graduation organising partners and supporting stakeholders are delighted to be arranging the 8th annual Graduation Ceremony. It will again be a full formal prestigious ceremony, which will take place at Rochester Cathedral in October 2026.
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Our rate cards are being updated for 2026 as we introduce some extra options including Headline
Sponsor Platinum Rate opportunities at £3,000+ (please contact us about the extras these offers).
Our Green Sponsor option for smaller organisations remains great value for those wishing to show
support...
Your sponsorship is vital in enabling us to offer the event free of charge to the apprentices.
Our sponsorship cards are set out below and more details are included our Sponsor Pack which will be
published in December 2025.
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Why Sponsor?
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Be part of something special
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Recognise apprentices and their role and contribution to the local economy
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Promote apprentices as crucial workforce development and sustainability
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Get a head start on the skills agenda
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Simply celebrate amazing apprentices…
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Sponsoring the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony offers a fantastic opportunity to position your brand alongside a high profile and comprehensively marketed event that champions apprenticeships, skills and employers in the county. More reasons to sponsor!
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Platinum Headline Sponsor Opportunities
The special platinum headline sponsor opportunities are £3,000 each. We can negotiate sponsor benefits with you to suit your needs. At a minimum your brand will be specifically linked to the selected opportunity and will receive additional brand placements, social media posts including LinkedIn and headliner announcements at the graduation ceremony.
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Ceremony Gowning Sponsor 2026
Photography & Videography Sponsor 2026
Reception & Programme Sponsor 2026
Gold £2,000
Company profile (100 words max) including logo in the event programme and on our site
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4 free VIP invites to the graduation ceremony
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Gold sponsor badge in the programme
Logo and link on the graduation website
Inclusion in key pre and post event press releases
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
Sponsor name / brand read out during event proceedings by event compere
Optional statement of support quote included in key event press releases
Framed certificate of thanks as Gold sponsor after the event
Receive 10 hardcopies of event programme
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Bronze £850
Company profile (100 words max) including logo in the event programme and on our site
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2 free VIP invites to the graduation ceremony
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Bronze sponsor badge in the programme
Logo and link on the graduation website
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
Framed certificate of thanks as Bronze sponsor after the event
Receive 2 hardcopies of the event programme
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Silver £1,500
Company profile (100 words max) including logo in the event programme and on our site
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3 free VIP invites to the graduation ceremony
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Silver sponsor badge in the programme
Logo and link on the graduation website
Logo on final invitations sent to attendees
Inclusion in key pre and post event press releases
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
Framed certificate of thanks as Silver sponsor after the event
Receive 5 hardcopies of the event programme
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Display our special or supporter banner on your site and comms
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Green £400+
Logo and company profile (100 words max) to be included in the event programme and on our site
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Green sponsor badge in the programme
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1 free VIP invite to the graduation ceremony
Logo and link on the graduation website
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Note: If you'd like to be involved as a sponsor but feel these packages don't meet your needs please contact us to discuss other options, for example our Green rate from £400, which will include branding in the programme and socials, plus one guest place at the ceremony is great value. Or you might want to support a specific aspect or element of the graduation ceremony, such as the gowning or photography and be the official headline sponsor.
Need More Reasons to Sponsor...?
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Our sponsors make it possible for apprentices to enjoy their graduation free with no extra costs, plus free gowning and photography! Be part of this fantastic event in 2026 and show your support for future generations.
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The ceremony will bring together apprentices, friends and family, employers, providers, key stakeholders and VIPs from across the county, even nationally, to collectively celebrate the apprentices’ success.
The event will help encourage more individuals to consider apprenticeships as a valued pathway to a rewarding career and more employers to enhance their businesses by adding apprentices to the workforce. Parents, family members and friends will also be able to watch the event but also be recorded and available for post event sharing.
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Harnessing the combined power of partner marketing platforms, your organisation will benefit from extensive promotion on websites, emails, social media and direct marketing. Your brand will be at the forefront of the ceremony from our digital launch in February/March during National Apprenticeship Week, right up to the event and to the end of the year.