Maritime UK Solent is set to return to the Seawork exhibition in Southampton to connect young people with maritime careers.
The event, held at Mayflower Park from June 10 to 12, is Europe's largest commercial marine exhibition, featuring more than 400 exhibitors and 70 vessels.
Maritime UK Solent will have a stand at the event, offering visitors the chance to meet key employers, learn about industry-led initiatives, and explore the benefits of joining its Partnership Programme.
The programme champions the region's world-leading maritime cluster.
This free session is particularly suited for those teaching carpentry, electrical and plumbing, engineering, computer science and IT, science and physics, and design and technology.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry employers, listen to short talks on careers in the commercial marine sector, and gain access to the Seawork exhibition.
The session aims to provide insight into the opportunities available in the sector, from marine engineering and renewable energy to ship design, navigation, and maritime law.
On June 12, from 9.30am to 3pm, Maritime UK Solent will support the Seawork Training and Careers Day, a free event for students in Year 8 and above.
The event will feature a careers fair with more than 25 companies, live sessions with young professionals sharing their career journeys, and access to exhibition halls and the marina.
Further information and details on how to register for both events are available on the Maritime UK Solent website.
Anne-Marie Mountifield, chair at Maritime UK Solent, said: "We’re excited to be back at Seawork, bringing real-world maritime experiences to life for educators and students alike.
"This is a powerful opportunity to understand the exciting future the marine industry offers and to inspire young people to pursue fulfilling, STEM-based careers in a sector that is vital to the UK economy and global sustainability."
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