Skills for Security has marked the success of its inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room.
The event, designed to introduce local school leavers aged 14 to 18 to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed students, educators, and industry professionals.
David Scott, managing director of Skills for Security said: “With the support of our sponsors the overwhelming response, as the first careers fair dedicated to fire and security highlights the enthusiasm and curiosity of young people when presented with clear career pathways.
“The industry offers rewarding and long-term opportunities, and the event has provided a vital local platform to showcase the many ways students can build a successful future in the sector. Seeing so many students, teachers, and employers come together to engage in meaningful conversations has been truly inspiring.”
Sponsor involvement included a dedicated speech from Steve Riley, division director at Comelit-PAC on inclusivity in the workplace, plus exhibitors Ajax, CSL, Fenix Monitoring, HKC, Orisec, RISCO, Pyronix, HID Global, Honeywell, Cento, AddSecure, Deep Alert, Smoke Screen, Videcon, Yuasa Battery, Obsequio, Protec, Marlowe, EDSB, Amulet and the Skills for Security Talent Acquisition team. Each were on hand to offer career guidance, CV-building support and insight into technological developments in the sector. Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with industry keynote speakers and explore live apprenticeship vacancies.
David concluded: “Following the success of this event, we are already planning future careers fairs to continue supporting young people in their career journeys.”
