Furniture Makers at Dewsbury Apprenticeship Fair

Second assistant Jessica Alexander and skill plus coordinator Natalie Cole exhibited at the third Apprenticeships Fair at Dewsbury’s Kirklees College.

The annual event, held on Thursday 29 February at the college’s Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, aims to inspire local young people to consider pursuing an apprenticeship after school.

This year’s event was attended by students from Heckmondwike Grammar School, Castle Hall Academy, Spen Valley High School and Westborough High School.

Corporate member Shackletons Ltd were also in attendance at the event.

Mark Eastwood, the MP for Dewsbury who attended the fair, said: “We had a fantastic time. We invited school students from the local area to meet a range of employers and learn more about apprenticeships, which are providing the next generation with the skills they need to enter the world of work.

“Thank you to the college for hosting the event and to the employers who attended for promoting apprenticeships to our local young people.”