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Young Islanders Urged To Find Inspiration For Their Future With Free Event
By Iona Stewart-Richardson
Young Islanders are invited to seek out some inspiration for their future later this month (May) with a free event taking place.
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting young people to the Careers and Apprenticeship Show on Thursday 20 May.
The virtual fair is a collaborative event between nine LEPs across Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey and is free for young people, their parents and carers. Organisers say it is a unique opportunity to learn about different career paths.
Young Islanders invited to Virtual Careers and Apprenticeship Show
The virtual event features a full day of interactive webinars and chatrooms, as well as evening sessions for parents and carers
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting young people to find inspiration for their future at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show on Thursday 20 May 2021.
The virtual fair, a collaborative event between nine LEPs across Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey, is free for young people and their parents and carers, and is a unique opportunity to learn about different career paths.
Webinars, chatrooms and more
The fair is aimed at young people aged between 15 and 19, and runs from 9am – 7pm. It will feature a full day of interactive webinars, chatrooms, and over 70 employer and apprenticeship provider booths to visit, for you to ask questions.
Brent Works is hosting online webinars as part of National Apprenticeship Week
- Credit: Chris Winter
A series of webinars are taking place for any Brent residents looking for job opportunities.
Brent Works is hosting a week of online sessions until February 12 as part of National Apprentice Week with information on apprenticeship schemes, salaries, and employment vacancies.
Brent Council s Jobs and Apprenticeship Show 2019
- Credit: Brent Council
Taking part is the tech industry, health and social care, HS2, Transport for London, the Metropolitan Police, the construction industry and the media.
There is also an online Skills Summit on February 11 where key figures in the the business and community sectors will discuss the support available for local organisations.
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MP Robert Halfon, chairman of the Education and Skills Select Committee
MP Robert Halfon, who is chairman of the Education and Skills Select Committee, said showcasing apprenticeships and skills was as important as ever during these unprecedented times.
It comes as businesses across the region continue to offer apprenticeships through the Ladder campaign.
Mr Halfon said: “I am a proud patron of the Ladder Foundation which is a brilliant initiative and I am really pleased to support it.
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The Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Live Show, usually held at Telford International Centre, will be replicated virtually this year
The event will be live throughout the week commencing February 8 and will feature a host of timetabled activities.
It will include live interaction with providers, employers and existing apprentices.
There will also be lots of opportunities for potential apprentices, parents, teachers and employers to ask questions.
It is being held virtually as the annual Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Live Show at the Telford International Centre and the Apprenticeship Show at Shrewsbury Town Football Club cannot go ahead as normal this year because of the pandemic.