Skills Show celebrates tenth anniversary as showcase of employment opportunities
The Telford Skills Show is returning to the Telford International Centre this month, marking a decade of connecting local residents with career, apprenticeship, and training pathways.
Co-ordinated by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Job Box team, the free event will take place on Thursday 19 March from 12 noon to 6pm. Since its inception in 2016, the show has grown into a major regional hub, attracting a diverse range of employers from across Telford, Shropshire, and the West Midlands.
The event is sponsored by the Council alongside the Careers & Enterprise Company, Telford College, and Harper Adams University. Attendees will have the chance to:
- Meet employers and discover live career opportunities.
- Connect with industry leaders to expand professional networks.
- Receive personalised advice from recruitment specialists.
- Explore training options to enhance existing skill sets.
A variety of sectors will be represented, with confirmed attendees including Pave Aways, Housing Plus Group, and public services such as the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force. Telford & Wrekin Council will also host a stand to promote its latest vacancies and apprenticeship roles.
Many businesses will be actively recruiting on the day, offering hands-on, interactive activities to give visitors a practical look at different career paths.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, 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.”
Councillor Reynolds added that the event is not just for school leavers, but for anyone looking to switch career paths or find a new role. “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,” she said.
Those interested in attending can sign up in advance via the official Telford Skills Show 2026 registration page.
