Seawork Careers event highlights marine opportunities
Leading maritime trade event Seawork is delighted to be working with Maritime UK and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to deliver another exciting careers event on the final day of Seawork, Thursday 13 June 2024.
As the organisers point out, the commercial marine industry needs the next generation of innovators and problem solvers to help shape the future of the world we live in.
The European Commission has identified the need for investment in skills and career development in the Blue Economy, stating, ‘Our coasts and seas have the potential to deliver sustainable growth and jobs in the coming years and contribute towards the Green Deal objectives. This will only be possible if we invest in new blue skills and career development.’
Maritime businesses and organisations offer a wide range of different job opportunities and are always seeking to expand the skills base of existing and future employees.
Careers Day at Seawork 2023
Building on the success of Seawork 2023
The dedicated Careers Fair at Seawork 2023 brought students and young people aged between 15 and 19 from schools, colleges, training centres and universities across the UK to see first-hand what a job in the commercial marine industry could look like and to gain valuable insight on the opportunities available.
More than 160 students attended two dedicated Careers events, which took place in Seawork’s Conference Rooms. The students were then encouraged to tour Seawork, speaking to exhibitors, visiting the pontoons, going onboard vessels and following the dedicated Careers Trail.
Testimionals from last year’s event include:
“Great day out – amazing, inspirational talks from students with successful apprenticeships…. One student that attended is now seeking careers support to look at marine engineering apprenticeships.”
Louise Bateman, Progression Mentor, St Vincent College
“It was a fantastically organised event, hooking the students immediately with presentations from individuals in a variety of Marine-related roles. The students then enjoyed independently exploring the exhibition, chatting to a wide range of employers and getting their freebies too! Definitely an event that I hope becomes a staple date in our diary.”
Sallie Connochie, Transition Manager/Careers Lead, Henry Cort Community College
“I thought the day would drag but it flew by really quickly. I found the speakers at the beginning really interesting and the exhibitors were very knowledgeable about their roles. Thank you for an informative day.”
Student, Year 9, Henry Cort Community College
Maritime Training & Careers
Seawork also hosts a Maritime Training & Careers Pavilion, sponsored by Jobs in Maritime, which is centrally located within the exhibition halls. There is also a Maritime Training & Careers Trail that signposts visitors to specific exhibitors to explore training, employment and education opportunities in the commercial marine industry.
To take part in the Seawork Careers Fair or exhibit in the Maritime Training & Careers Pavilion or feature on the Careers Trail, please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1329 825 335 email: careers@seawork.com
Seawork 2024, the landmark 25th anniversary edition of Seawork takes place over 11-13 June 2024 with Speed@Seawork Monday 10 June 2024 in Southampton, UK.
