Thousands turn out for Derbyshire Skills Festival
The Derbyshire Skills Festival came to Chesterfield College this week and was a chance for young people aged 15 to 19 to find out about their options and make the right choices for their future.
Young people and their parents and carers met representatives from colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeship providers, universities and employers.
Derbyshire YOUTHINC careers advisors were on hand to chat to the young people about the options open to them and there were even bigger and better ‘have-a-go’ to try out a new skill.
This included virtual welding, changing spark plugs on a car engine, cake decorating, nail art, window dressing and even analysing their own fingerprints.
Stuart Cutforth, Principal of Chesterfield College said:-
“It was fantastic to see so many people at the Derbyshire Skills Festival. It was an honour to host the event and work alongside other organisations who are as keen as we are to make sure we give young people in the area the skills they need for the future.”
Derbyshire County Councillor Damien Greenhalgh, deputy cabinet member for children and young people added:-
“Supporting young people to take the next step is a vital part of our work. We need to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to be the best they can be and properly prepared for the 21st century jobs’ market.”
