Skills show celebrates tenth anniversary in Telford as showcase of employment opportunities
A huge showcase of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities across the region is back in Telford for the tenth year this month.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Job Box team is co-ordinating the Telford Skills Show 2026 at Telford International Centre on Thursday 19 March, between midday and 6 pm.
The free event is open to all ages and is attended by a wide range of employers from across Telford, Shropshire and the West Midlands, with the first event taking place in 2016.
The Council is sponsoring the show along with the Careers & Enterprise Company, Telford College and Harper Adams University, and you can sign up for it here.
At the event there’s an opportunity for people to:
- Discover career opportunities and meet employers
- Connect with industry leaders and expand their career prospects
- Receive personalised career advice from recruitment specialists
- Explore training options and enhance their skills.
Employers who will be in attendance at the event include Pave Aways, Housing Plus Group (Wrekin Housing) and public services including the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
The Council will also have a stand at the event to promote latest vacancies and apprenticeships with the local authority.
Many employers will be actively recruiting at the event as well as offering hands-on activities for people to give them an interactive on-the-day experience.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment & Skills, said: “We are really excited to see the Telford Skills Show back once again at the Telford International Centre – an event which gets bigger and bigger each year – and is now celebrating its tenth anniversary.
“People of all ages can check out the wide range of opportunities which are available and there are many success stories of people who have attended previously and now find themselves in full time employment or an apprenticeship.
“In Telford and Wrekin, we know the difference that a good job can make to an individual’s life.
“That’s why at Telford & Wrekin Council, we place a huge amount of emphasis on ensuring every resident has access to employment, training and good apprenticeship opportunities and that is why this event, which showcases the very best of those opportunities, is so important.
“Our investment in this event underlines the Council’s commitment to creating jobs and is part of our vision to protect, care and invest to create a better Borough.
“We’d encourage anyone to come along, network and speak to employers and see what’s on offer.
“Those looking for new roles or want to change career pathways can also benefit from the event.
“Telford is a great place to live and work and this event highlights the fantastic employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities which are on the doorstep.”
