There are currently four inspirational and interactive events promoting careers and training to young people aged 14-19 in the portfolio - North East Skills, Skills North West, Skills West Midlands and 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 their abilities or ambitions by showcasing local, regional and national opportunities.
The events are run by Prospects Events with the intention of developing these events nationwide.
In November 2009 Prospects Events ran the first national event, Skills Scotland. This hugely successful event will run again in 2010. For more information visit www.skillsscotland.co.uk.
Prospects Events delivered Skills London 2008 for London First, the UK's biggest careers event. Prospects Events are contracted to deliver Skills London 2010 in October at ExCeL London. For more information visit www.skillslondon2010.co.uk.
Prospects Events are delivering the first skillscymru event for the Welsh Assembly Government in September 2010 at The Millennium Stadium. For more information visit www.skillscymru.co.uk.
For more information about the range of events we run please visit www.prospectsevents.co.uk.
What our visitors say about our Regional Skills events
“Very well organised day. Pupils felt safe and had access to a lot of exhibitors they would not normally speak to.” Janine Hurd, Foulstone School
“An excellent event - we'll be back!” Caroline Bird, Doncaster School for the Deaf
“Very well organised. Thank you.” Wendy Trout, Balby Carr CSC
“Fantastic – the kids are buzzing now. Thank You!” Miss C Orange, Goole High School
“This event keeps getting better every year. Thanks for having us.” Lorraine Alexander, Roseberry Sports & Community College
“Well organised with a good atmosphere, students enjoyed the event.” J Kelly, Cardinal Hume School
“Would like to come again next year with the same students when they are in Year 11 to help them further.” Park High School
What our exhibitors say about our Regional Skills events
"An excellent event to promote our Apprentice Scheme and a chance to meet potential stars for our company." Jenna Smith, Hays Travel Ltd
"The Rolls-Royce North East Training centre is currently looking for 5 apprentices to start our program next week. Training in such areas as mechanical/ electrical maintenance, machining, fabrication & welding. We were so impressed with the calibre of the young visitors we offered one lucky student an apprenticeship at the event." Rolls Royce Training Centre
“A great event for face to face contact with students. A fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the vast options students have post school/college.” Emily Giles,
Kaplan Financial
“Fantastic, the interactive demonstrations and the performance was a total success for Doncaster College, with over 700 enquiries. Thanks!” Jessica Lee, Doncaster College
“The event provided us with the opportunity to pass on information to a large number of students and raise the profile of jobs in our sectors.” Lisa Lister, Asset Skills
“An excellent way to meet lots of students with a range of different abilities.” Jackie Waywell, ICAEW
“A fantastic event that gives young people an insight into the exciting opportunities they face in the future.” Chris Tandy, JHP Training
If you would like to find out more about the existing events or our future plans, please contact Prospects Events on 01278 454545.
