Young people with an interest in maritime careers can get inspired about the exciting options available to them at this year’s Careers Open Day at Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, taking place in Southampton next month, with support from Maritime UK (MUK) Solent.
This is the perfect chance for aspiring individuals to gain inspiration and find out more about the endless possibilities available to them in the maritime industry.
MUK Solent has been helping to organise the maritime training and careers event on 15 June, giving students from local schools and colleges an exclusive opportunity to engage with top-notch professionals working in the commercial marinesector and get first-hand insight into the industry.
Programme Manager at Maritime UK Solent, Lorna Wagner, said: “Maritime UK Solent is delighted to be supporting the Training and Careers Day at Seawork again this year, which proved to be a great success in 2022.
“We are so excited because well over 150 young people are registered to attend this opportunity, where those aged from 15 to 19 can find out more about working in the Solent’s world-class maritime cluster, to be inspired by the range of jobs available to them and get a personal insight into the companies in the marine sector.
“Developing a talent base for the next generation is a key part of the long-term success of the maritime sector in our region. The Seawork careers fair is an ideal opportunity to bring together businesses and young people to showcase the wealth ofmarine career roles and help shape the skills needed for the sector to continue to thrive.”
Seawork 2023 will also launch a new Careers Trail using QR Codes and exhibitors will offer advice, information, literature, and giveaways. It will also hold ‘Commercial Marine has Talent’ – a live showcase of speakers from the commercial marineindustry.
Despite not being based in the Solent region, South Essex College tutor Simon Lofting attended last year’s Seawork careers open day with a group of marine engineering students. He said: “I run the only marine engineering course in myregion, so it was very important that my students had this opportunity to learn about careers available to them.
“Attending the Seawork exhibition was a great way for the students to speak to suppliers from the commercial marine industry, watch presentations and to see marineequipment in its new state and out of the deepest darkest part of the vessel.”
Take the first step towards pursuing a successful and fulfilling career in the maritime industry. Register today and join Seawork’s Careers Open Day for a truly unforgettable experience! Seawork takes place at Mayflower Park in Southampton from 13 to 15 June 2023. Find out more at https://seawork.com/
