The National Apprenticeship Service will once again be
supporting WorldSkills UK Live, formerly known as The Skills Show,
when it takes place at the Birmingham NEC in
mid-November.
Bringing together over 70,000 young people with employers and a
wide range of learning opportunities, including apprenticeships,
WorldSkills UK Live hosts and promotes a diverse range of
sectors, from engineering, construction, business, IT,
hospitality, healthcare and creative arts.
Over the course of the three-day event, National Apprenticeship
Service colleagues will deliver nine Spotlight Talks, to young
people, parents and employers alike, on the benefits of
apprenticeships, whilst running two main events. On day one, an
NHS Round Table Event will reflect on and celebrate the
commitment of NHS organisations across England in the recruitment
of apprentices. On the same day, an Apprenticeship Ambassador
Network event will celebrate the good work of apprenticeship
ambassadors in reaching out to new and potential apprentice
employers as well as apprentices to join the Young Apprenticeship
Ambassador Network.
The National Apprenticeship Service will have a presence
throughout the event, with stands in the main hall, in the staff
room and teacher zone and also in the university zone.
Apprenticeship experts will be on hand to answer apprenticeship
queries from young people, parents, teachers, employers and
anyone else with an interest in apprenticeships.
For those organisations who work with employers to recruit
apprentices, there will also be two smaller stands situated in
the NEC for those organisations who are interested in finding out
more about apprenticeships.
The National Careers Service will also be represented with 40
professionally trained careers advisers at the show. They will be
on hand to offer impartial advice and guidance to visitors on
everything related to careers. Careers advisers will also be
delivering spotlight sessions and will be in the staff room
talking about what the National Careers Service offer.
Keith Smith, Director, Apprenticeships, Education and Skills
Funding Agency said:
WorldSkills UK Live is a huge hub of skills activity over three
days, showcasing brilliant career options, skills competitions
and giving everyone who attends the opportunity to explore
ideas for their future careers.
Apprenticeships are an excellent career option, whether you are
leaving school or college, or looking for a new career path.
And our presence at WorldSkills UK Live means we can reach out
to all those individuals considering an apprenticeship and
support them with the next step. In addition, we will speak to
employers about the benefits apprentices can bring to their
businesses. We will also reach out to teachers and careers
guidance staff, to provide them with the knowledge they need to
help individuals make informed decisions about apprenticeships.
This three-day event really does bring skills and careers
opportunities to life and is a fantastic moment in the skills
calendar for apprenticeships.
