Skills Show is an inspiring success

“This event is a fantastic opportunity for our young people. There is a wide range of business here showcasing the different types of roles they have available."

The first Warwickshire Skills Show, a dedicated careers event for young people aged 11-18, was held on March 3 to support their future careers choices. 

Over 1500 Warwickshire students attended the Warwickshire Skills Show, organised by Warwickshire County Council’s Skills Hub, and had the valuable opportunity of gaining hands on experiences and being able to talk directly with over 80 local employers, helping to learn more about the range of employers, roles and routes into future employment.  

With a range of employers in the room, the event allowed local businesses to demonstrate what they do, ignite interest amongst the young people and help them discover their future careers. 

The event aligned with the Warwickshire Skills Strategy, focussing on working with young people throughout their education to inspire their future career opportunities and working with businesses to understand the labour market and create multiple pathways into employment. 

Over 25 schools from across the county were welcomed throughout the day. Emma Mitchell, Careers Lead at Higham Lane Schools, said: “This event is a fantastic opportunity for our young people. There is a wide range of business here showcasing the different types of roles they have available.  

“The interactive elements allow our young people to get hand on experience of the roles, and it also gives the students direct access to employers to ask specific questions. Overall it’s a great way for them to expand their horizons while thinking about their next steps.” 

You can watch the video below to see more from the day:

Businesses across Warwickshire are invited to get involved in future events, helping to inspire and shape future talent. To find out more about getting involved explore more of the Skills Hub and the work they do with local businesses and schools, visit skillshub.warwickshire.gov.uk/