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UKs biggest skills event returns
2009-10-30
UKs biggest skills event returns
Following the massive success of Skills London 2008, London First is delighted to announce that Skills London 2010 will run at ExCeL London on Thursday 7, Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October 2010.
Aimed at getting the Capital’s young people thinking about their future careers and the skills required, Skills London 2010 provides a hands-on, interactive and inspirational environment for young people. This exciting event raises awareness of the employment and training opportunities on offer to 14-19 year olds and will encourage young people to take positive steps to shape to their future.
London First is proud to present Skills London 2010 and be at the forefront of promoting better skills and job chances for young people across the capital. Chief Executive Baroness Jo Valentine commented:
“Skills London 2010 is an inspiring event for many thousands of young people, opening their eyes to a world of career opportunities. I challenge anyone who attended the 2008 event not to have been impressed by the imaginative engagement of exhibitors and the genuine enthusiasm of the young visitors. But Skills London is also grounded in the common sense practicality, of matching employers with motivated and skilled would-be employees. This is the challenge – to ensure young people in London have the talent to keep London as the best city in the world in which to work and do business.”
In 2008 Skills London welcomed over 54,000 visitors, from schools, colleges and groups from across the capital. The three day event inspired young people with a wide range of opportunities in training, further education and employment. In 2010 a new generation young visitors to Skills London will be inspired by hands-on activities, demonstrations and practical careers advice.
Skills London 2010 will feature zones to enable visitors to navigate the different careers and options available. Visitors will be able to take part in activities ranging from advertising to zoology, bookkeeping to youth work, construction to web design. Skills London 2010 will showcase opportunities that many young people may not have considered or even know exist.
If you would like more information please visit the website www.skillslondon2010.co.uk or contact Prospects Events:
Andrew Coates andrew.coates@prospects.co.uk 07917 707461/01823 362801
Mark Mitchell mark.mitchell@prospects.co.uk 07920 791856/01823 362803
Alona De Havilland alona.dehavilland@prospects.co.uk 01823 362804
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