Solihull Apprenticeship Show draws a crowd to local employment and training opportunities
The Solihull Apprenticeship Show connected young people with employers and training providers to learn about local opportunities.
The free event took place on Wednesday 7 February at North Solihull Sports Centre and attracted over 1,000 visitors. Apprenticeships at all levels and entry level work opportunities showcased the variety of career pathways young people can explore.
A range of employers and training providers across various sectors including construction, digital, creative, engineering and business services were on hand to talk to visitors. Exhibitors included Solihull College & University Centre, JLR, Graham, Severn Trent, Deloitte, DHL, Creative Alliance and Solihull Council. Current apprentices were on hand to share their own experiences with the visitors.
Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, said:
Tackling youth unemployment has always been one of our most important challenges and something that I’ve championed repeatedly. It is important to make young people aware of the opportunities on offer and an event like this is perfect to do just that.
It was great that so many young people were able to learn about the opportunities offered by employers in our Borough.
Cllr Karen Grinsell, Deputy Leader of Solihull Council, said:
Young people are at the heart of all we do. While apprenticeships are a great alternative for further education, we encouraged exhibitors to also showcase entry level work opportunities. The Solihull Apprenticeship Show enabled young people to talk to those who can really help them make that decision.
It was encouraging to know that so many residents were able to join us. The Council’s Employment and Skills Team were also there to connect with young people who may need advice or guidance. It is a really meaningful event for young people to explore all the possibilities for their future career.
