Spotlight on Solent maritime careers

Yo u n g p e o p l e w i t h a n i n t e r e s t i n maritime careers can get inspired about the exciting options available t o them at t h i s y e a r ’ s C a r e e r s O p e n D a y a t Seawork , Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, with suppor t from Maritime UK (MUK) Solent.

This is the per fect chance for aspiring individuals to gain inspiration and find out more about the endless possibilities available to them in the maritime industr y

MUK Solent has been helping to organise the maritime training and careers event on Thursday 15 June 2023, giving students from local schools and colleges an exclusive oppor tunity to engage with topnotch professionals working in the commercial marine sector and get first-hand insight into the industr y

Programme Manager at Maritime UK Solent, Lorna Wagner, said, “Maritime UK Solent is delighted to be suppor ting the Training and Careers Day at Seawork again this year, which proved to be a great success in 2022

“We are so excited because well-over 150 young people are registered to attend this oppor tunity where those aged from 15 to 19 can find out more about working in the Solent’s world-class maritime cluster, to be inspired by the range of jobs available to them and get a personal insight into the companies in the marine sector.

"Developing a talent base for the next generation is a key par t of the long-term success of the maritime sector in our region The Seawork careers fair is an ideal oppor tunity to bring together businesses and young people to showcase the wealth of marine career roles and help shape the skills needed for the sector to continue to thrive

Seawork 2023 will also launch a new Careers Trail using QR Codes a n d e x h i b i t o r s w i l l o f f e r a d v i c e , i n f o r m a t i o n , l i t e r a t u r e , a n d giveaways It will also hold ‘Commercial Marine has Talent’ - a live showcase of speakers from the commercial marine industr y Despite not being based in the Solent region, South Essex College tutor Simon Lofting attended last year ’ s Seawork careers open day with a group of marine engineering students He said, “I run the only marine engineering course in my region, so it was ver y impor tant that my students had this oppor tunity to learn about careers available to them

“Attending the Seawork exhibition was a great way for the students to speak to suppliers from the commercial marine industr y, watch presentations and to see marine equipment in its new state and out of the deepest darkest par t of the vessel ” www seawork com

Take the first step towards pursuing a successful and fulfilling career in the maritime industr y Register today and join us at Seawork's Careers Open Day for a truly unforgettable experience!