Telford apprenticeship event is a big success
A major event to showcase apprenticeships in Shropshire has made its return, with organisers saying it was better than ever.
The 2023 Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Show, completely free for visitors of all ages to attend, was back at the Telford International Centre after a three-year break.
The event is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
It was put on to help promote apprenticeships, jobs and training opportunities to people across Shropshire, Telford and the West Midlands.
Telford & Wrekin Council worked with main event sponsors, The Careers & Enterprise Company, Integrated Care System (NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin), Telford College and Harper Adams University to host the show.
The impressive turnout saw visitors receive career advice from a host of businesses and local colleges.
Among those at the event were Shrewsbury Colleges Group and Telford College as well as the School of Coding.
The RAF was also in attendance along with the likes of In-Comm Training, Muller UK & Ireland, Enable Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council.
A spokesperson for the council said: “We had more than 2,000 register for the event, who have attended over the course of the day. There has been a real buzz about the event.”
Councillor Eileen Callear said: “We’re delighted that so many local employers have supported this year’s event to showcase the variety of apprenticeships, employment and training opportunities that exist across the region.
“The show is an amazing opportunity for people of all ages to find out what’s available on their doorstep – helping to match people with apprenticeships and employment opportunities and supporting our employers as they aim to fulfil their recruitment needs.”
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for children, young people and families, added: “This is a great opportunity to support the apprenticeship, employment and training needs of our young people and families across the borough.”
