Welcome

Skills Cornwall is a skills and careers event for 14-19 year olds and is the biggest event of its kind in the county. The event informs and inspires young people with hands on features, activities and demonstrations offering a real insight into a host of different careers, whatever your ability or ambition. This is an event not to be missed when looking at your future career plans.
Visit

Whether you are at school, college or in higher education; interested in apprenticeships, diplomas, vocational courses or not quite sure what direction to take, then don’t miss out on a visit to Skills Cornwall, the biggest skills and careers event in the county.

Skills Cornwall is not just for young people, if you are a teacher, parent or careers advisor then it is important that you have all the information you need to help young people take the right steps on their future career ladder.
Exhibit

Whether you are a college, training provider, employer or career organisation, Skills Cornwall will offer a unique environment to meet and influence the workforce of tomorrow. A host of organisations will create a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere where they can make contact and create relationships with schools, colleges, students and their families.
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What's on and When

We guarantee that there will be something to entertain and inspire you at this event whatever your dreams or ambitions. Organisations will be offering activities that could range from a wheel change challenge to get you ready for a career in automotives, how to apply theatrical make up for those seeking a creative career, cooking up a storm to see if you have what it takes to stand the heat in the kitchen or testing if you have the fitness levels for working in the leisure industry.

Opening Times

Wednesday 10 October 10am – 3pm
Thursday 11 October 10am – 1pm

Individuals can visit at any time during the two days. Click 'Book Your Place' to register.

Groups of more than 10 can select one of the three time slots that will help us stagger visits throughout the day.

10am until 11:30am, 11:30am until 1pm or 1pm until 3pm. Click 'Book Your Group' to register.

Special Events

Get involved in some of the activities at Skills Cornwall:-

Build a wall
Design and decorate a photo frame
Monitor your physical health
Test your hazard perception
Guess what your body language says about you
Gain IT skills by creating your own poster, card or certificate
Compete in the bottle boat challenge
Improve your interviewing style
Get hands on with some military equipment
Plan and build your own town
Acquire a talent for hairdressing
Learn how many people it takes to make everyday objects
Use all your senses with the sensory games
Beat your friends in the rowing machine competition
Mix and produce your own music
Interact with real Formula race cars
Defy gravity with the balance board
Show off your moves with the snowboarding game
Complete a number of RAF challenges
Discover how to save lives with CPR
Unearth a passion for childcare

Ask The Expert

Don’t worry if you are still unsure what direction to take, experts will be on hand giving information, advice and guidance on a range of subjects. Whether you want to know the best route, how to compile a winning CV or some interview tips, there will be someone to help you.

Who's There?

Click here to see a full list of exhibiting organisations booked to attend so far. You will be able to click through to the company websites to find out more about them and make a really great impression.

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