Derbyshire’s largest careers event is heading to Chesterfield
There is just over a week to go until Chesterfield hosts this year’s Derbyshire Skills Festival − the county’s largest careers event.
The event is organised by Derbyshire County Council and is aimed at students aged 15 to 19, including those in year 11 who are considering their options after school.
This year it is being held at Queen’s Park Sports Centre on Thursday 14 September. The event is free and will open from 3.30pm to 8pm.
More than 30 employers, colleges, training providers and voluntary organisations will be at the events offering the support and guidance needed to help make future career choices − all under one roof.
There will also be ‘have-a-go’ activities for young people to test their skills and get first-hand experience of engineering, media and hair and beauty.
Councillor Alex Dale, Cabinet Member for Young People at Derbyshire County Council, said:-
“There is going to be a fantastic range of education and training providers for young people to talk to at this year’s Derbyshire Skills Festival.
“Deciding which career to take is one of the biggest decisions a young person will make so it’s important that they look at every option that’s available to them and the festival is the perfect place to do this.
There will also be sessions for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and young people who are not in education, employment or training will also be invited.
