There are four inspirational and interactive events promoting careers and training to young people aged 15-24 in the portfolio
- North East Skills
- Skills North West
- Skills West Midlands
- Skills Yorkshire and the Humber
Whether visitors are at school or college, starting work, a teacher, parent/carer or family these events can change the future. Each event aims to inspire, inform and educate people about the options available whatever young people's abilities or ambitions by showcasing local, regional and national opportunities.
The events are run by Prospects Events, and more events will be added to the series in the future.
Prospects Events also run three skills events in Scotland, Skills Scotland hosted in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. For more information visit www.skillsscotland.co.uk.
Prospects Events are working in partnership with London First to deliver Skills London 2012 having sucessfully managed the event in 2010 and 2008 for London First. For more information visit www.skillslondon2012.co.uk.
In 2011 Prospects Events delivered the Make It Happen exhibition and visitor marketing for WorldSkills London 2011, which welcomed 200,000 visitors.
Prospects Events also delivered skillscymru for the Welsh Assembly Government in September 2010 at The Millennium Stadium. For more information about this highly interactive event visit www.skillscymru.co.uk.
For more information about the range of events run by Prospects Events please visit www.prospects.co.uk.
What visitors say about Regional Skills events
“Fantastic for the students with very engaging activities.” Mrs Cook, Palatine Community Sports College
“Well worth the time we spent there, the learners were engaged throughout.” Janet Jones, Salford City College
“Our students did benefit from the day and we would definitely consider attending again.” Julie Maslin, St Benedicts Catholic High School
“It was very useful and lots to keep engaged.” Mary O’Rourke, Summerfield Education Centre
What exhibitors say about Regional Skills events
“This event has provided British Gas with an invaluable opportunity to discuss our career opportunities with students and their families. We are very pleased with the levels of interest and participation shown by the people who attended, and also by the organisation of the event.” Alison Jones, British Gas
“This was a brand new event for IBM and it was a great experience. Whilst many of the students didn't know what they wanted in a career, it was an opportunity to get students excited about technology (hence bringing demos).” Gwenyth Barker, IBM
“A great opportunity to meet, talk to and understand the needs of young people as they make their career choices. Excellent fun!!” Sascia Elliott, TRN (Train) Ltd
''It was a great opportunity to meet the engineers of the future (both male and female).'' Sharon Lomax, Lomax Training Services
“The skills event is valuable for promoting companies and the exposure to young students in the region is invaluable.” Claire Woodhall, Future Strategies Consulting Ltd
“This was our first visit to Skills North West. It was very worthwhile for our college and has really helped to raise our profile and access our target market.” Jane Hines, Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College
“A great networking event. Good to see students focusing on their future careers.” Satty Toor, QA Ltd
“An excellent opportunity to promote our college and give prospective students an insight into the courses we offer.” Lindsay Shaw, Central Manchester College of Health & Beauty
“Great to see young people who are enthusiastic about gaining training and employment in manufacturing and especially engineering.” William Spencer, Unison Engine Components
“A Fantastic, well organised event with lots of onsite support. Good flow of visitors throughout the day.” Gemma Pattison, Intraining
“An excellent opportunity to interface with our apprentices of the future.” John Gramphorn, JTL
“Proved to be a great PR experience as we were interviewed by the BBC. A well organised and managed event.” Erika McStea, CITB – Construction Skills
“The event gives students and other visitors an opportunity to have a go at numerous interactive activities, many of which they will not have experienced previously.” Faye Thomson-Butt, Reaseheath College
“Skills North West gave us the opportunity to ensure students start thinking about higher education.” Ros Birch, University of Bolton
If you would like to find out more about the existing events or our future plans, please contact Prospects Events on 01823 362800.
