ORGANISED BY prospectsevents.co.uk EVENCITY, MANCHESTER 20 & 21 MARCH 2019 TOTAL VISITORS 7,133 TOTAL EXHIBITORS 47 skillsNorthWest OTHER - 1% TOTAL VISITORS 7,133 EDUCATION GROUPS 106 EVENING VISITORS 941 YEAR GROUP SPLIT of group leaders said the exhibitors motivated their students to consider a range of pathways including higher education, apprenticeships and vocational courses 93% of parents said they would recommend the event to other parents 83% YEAR 10 - 65% YEAR 12 - 16% YEAR 13 - 7% 1/3 The groups were made up of 5,880 teachers and students Evening visitors were made up of young people and their parents, as well as young adults. 21,799 letters were sent to parents / carers of young people with a personal invite to visit 312 additional individuals visited during our open days “This event is a useful starting block to start thinking.” PARENT of group leaders agreed they had been able to make employer contacts and develop employer engagement during their visit 94% of group leaders said they would bring their students back again next year 92% YEAR 11 - 11% 29% INCREASE ON 2018 ^ “Fantastic event once again, thanks. We approach events like this in the hope that 10-20% of our students will leave with a new idea or something concrete for their future. This certainly happened.” WELLINGTON SCHOOL “I enjoyed the interactive activities.” STUDENT “Students thoroughly enjoyed the event. They came back motivated, but also had a good time.” GROUP LEADER, MOAT HOUSE SCHOOL
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ORGANISED BY
prospectsevents.co.uk
EVENCITY, MANCHESTER20 & 21 MARCH 2019
TOTAL VISITORS
7,133TOTAL EXHIBITORS
47skillsNorthWest
OTHER - 1%
TOTAL VISITORS
7,133
EDUCATION GROUPS
106
EVENING VISITORS
941
YEAR GROUP SPLIT
of group leaders said the exhibitors motivated their students to consider a range of pathways including higher education, apprenticeships and vocational courses
93% of parents said they would
recommend the event to other parents
83%
YEAR 10 - 65%
YEAR 12 - 16%
YEAR 13 - 7%
1/3
The groups were made up of 5,880 teachers and students
Evening visitors were made up of young people and their parents, as well as young adults. 21,799 letters were sent to parents / carers of young people with a personal invite to visit
312 additional individuals visited during our open days
“This event is a useful starting block to start thinking.”PARENT
of group leaders agreed they had been able to make employer contacts and develop employer engagement during their visit
94%of group leaders said they
would bring their students back again next year
92%
YEAR 11 - 11%
29%INCREASE ON 2018
^
“Fantastic event once again, thanks. We approach events like this in the hope that 10-20% of our students will leave with a new idea or something concrete for their future. This certainly happened.”WELLINGTON SCHOOL
“I enjoyed the interactive activities.”STUDENT
“Students thoroughly enjoyed the event. They came back motivated, but also had a good time.”GROUP LEADER, MOAT HOUSE SCHOOL
A Live Opportunities Board included live job, apprenticeship, work experience and training vacancies available from exhibitors.
4 Get Skilled stands gave visitors an interactive taste of careers in photography, gaming, design technology, logistics, driving and basic life saving skills.
A Skills Theatre that showcased local talent and included an exciting timetable of performances and presentations throughout the day and evening opening, plus a keynote speech from the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
A Careers Hub offering advice and guidance on careers, CV and Cover Letter writing and interview tips.
An Ambassadors Hub with local employers and apprentices, offering advice and guidance on careers and apprenticeships.
2019 Exhibitor Awards:
• Best New Exhibitor: Lloyds Banking Group
• Best Interactivity: Health Education England
• Best Engagement: Airbus
70% of exhibitors were interactive
EVENT FEATURES
skillsNorthWest will return on 25 & 26 March, 2020 at EventCity, Manchester
“Skills North West is a fantastic event which empowers and informs young people across Greater Manchester. This event is the largest of its kind in Greater Manchester and offers young people a chance to meet employers, colleges, universities and training providers and allows them to explore the range of opportunities available to them. It was exciting to meet so many young people who are interested in their future and I look forward to attending the event again in 2020.” MAYOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER, ANDY BURNHAM
