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SkillsEvents

SkillsEvents brought to you by Optimus Education, are the market leader in delivering skills, career and apprenticeship events across the UK.

We make it possible for thousands of keen, young people along with their key influencers to focus on visualising their future career pathways.

Our events are free to visit and attract thousands of students ranging from ages 14-18, bringing together employers, universities, colleges, and training providers all under one roof.

This allows highly interactive, hands-on activities to spark conversations and advice from industry experts. We aim to reignite the essential passion for career pathways that students so crucially need at this time.

Upcoming events

28 March 5-7pm
and
29 March 9:30 – 3pm

University of Hull

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Llandudno 5 Oct

9:30am-2:30pm

Venue Cymru

Cardiff 10 Oct

9:30 – 4pm

The Cardiff International Arena

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Edinburgh 2 Nov

9:30-2:30pm

The Royal Highland Centre

Aberdeen 8 Nov

9:30am – 2:30pm

P&J Live

Glasgow

15 Nov 9:30am – 3pm

and

16 Nov 9:30am – 2pm

SEC (Scottish Event Campus)

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25 Nov 9:30am – 4pm

and

26 Nov 9:30am – 4pm

ExCeL London

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‘It’s not easy organising these events but the young people get so much out of them, it gives them ideas and inspiration moving forward. By attending skillsCymru, pupils realise it’s not just teachers nagging them to attend school and work, they realise that we are setting them up for the future, whether that may be employment or further education.’

Careers Adviser, Pontypridd High School

‘I gained a lot of insight into the pathways that I want to take after sixth form. I now have a clearer idea as to what I will be doing. Thank you to skillsCymru for providing this event for free. Many students, like myself, have very much benefitted from the experience.’

Young person