Fire and Security Apprenticeship Specialist, Skills for Security proudly marks the success of an inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room.
The event, designed to introduce local school leavers to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed an enthusiastic turnout of students, educators, and industry professionals.
Fire and security sector
The event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explore potential career paths
As the first careers fair of its kind dedicated solely to the fire and security sector, the event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explore potential career paths.
Says David Scott, Managing Director of Skills for Security: "We asked, and the industry responded. With the support of our sponsors, the overwhelming response, as the first careers fair dedicated to fire and security highlights the enthusiasm and curiosity of young people when presented with clear career pathways."
Fire and security apprenticeships
Scott added: “The industry offers rewarding and long-term opportunities, and the event has provided a vital local platform to showcase the many ways students can build a successful future in the sector. Seeing so many students, teachers, and employers come together to engage in meaningful conversations has been truly inspiring."
Organised by Skills for Security, the UK’s pioneering provider of fire and security apprenticeships, the fair aimed to bridge the industry’s skills gap by offering hands-on insights into apprenticeship pathways, career opportunities and real-world industry engagement.
Latest technological developments
Attendees had the option to interact with keynote speakers and explore live apprenticeship vacancies
Featuring industry-pioneering sponsors, including a dedicated speech from Steve Riley, Division Director at Comelit-PAC on inclusivity in the workplace, exhibitors included Ajax, CSL, Fenix Monitoring, HKC, Orisec, RISCO, Pyronix, HID Global, Honeywell, Cento, AddSecure, Deep Alert, Smoke Screen, Videcon, Yuasa Battery, Obsequio, Protec, Marlowe, EDSB, Amulet and the Skills for Security Talent Acquisition team.
Each was on hand to offer career guidance, CV-building support, and insight into the latest technological developments in the sector. Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with industry keynote speakers and explore live apprenticeship vacancies.
Networking opportunities
The event successfully connected students with potential employers, offering valuable networking opportunities and first-hand insights into the fire and security profession.
Teachers and career advisors also benefited from the event, gaining a deeper understanding of the industry’s career prospects to better guide their students.
Next generation with the skills and knowledge
David concluded: “Following the success of this event, we are already planning future careers fairs to continue supporting young people in their career journeys."
"We remain committed to raising awareness of the exciting opportunities within the fire and security sector and equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive.”
