Over 75 exhibitor places have already been taken at an event which aims to highlight opportunities for young people and job seekers to be held in Carlisle next year.
Carlisle Skills Fair is hosted by former MP John Stevenson and will take place on January 22 from 2pm to 6.30pm at Carlisle College.
“It is more important than ever to demonstrate to young people that they don’t have to move away in order to gain the skills and training to be able to get a good job or a foot on the career ladder,” Mr Stevenson said.
“There are so many opportunities for them right here on their doorstep. That’s why I am so pleased to have been able to establish Carlisle Skills Fair as an annual event. It’s fantastic that people in Carlisle and the wider Cumbria, can access local training and job opportunities under one roof.”
The main sponsors Persimmon Homes, pladis and the Cumberland Building Society are involved in the annual event has welcomed thousands since it started to help them understand career options and find out more about the opportunities that local businesses and training providers have to offer now and in the future.
Mark Ebdon, factory general manager at pladis’ Carlisle bakery – home to the iconic Carr’s, McVitie’s, and Jacob’s brands said: “As one of Carlisle’s leading employers, we’re honoured to be a principal sponsor of the 12th Annual Carlisle Skills Fair.
“Our Carr’s bakery, recognised as the oldest biscuit factory in the world, continues to receive significant investment as we build a culture of excellence and ensure the site is equipped for another 200 years of success.”
Also supporting the event are Carlisle College, Gen2, Inspira, Jobcentre Plus, JTL Training, Lakes College, PHX Training, SP Training, and the University of Cumbria.
“We’re excited to be there to be part of the conversations and opportunities that will come from attending again this year,” Helen Anderson, people attraction co-ordinator from the Cumberland Building Society, said.
“Whether that’s being there for someone starting out, interested in in a career change or looking for a new challenge. We’re looking forward to it.”
