Organisations representing the broad spectrum of career opportunities available in the Isle of Man are being invited to participate in Employment and Skills 2015, the largest event this year highlighting career and training opportunities for Isle of Man residents.
The event takes place on Thursday 12th November at the Villa Marina, Douglas and is jointly hosted by the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Education and Children.
Graham Cregeen MHK, Political Member with responsibility for Employment and Skills in the Department of Economic Development, said:
‘The event is open to anyone either seeking to extend their skills or looking for new opportunities and career options. We welcome companies and associations from the private, public and third sectors to exhibit in order to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available in the Isle of Man.’
The Isle of Man has enjoyed continuous economic growth for 30 years and its economy is expected to grow further over the next few years driven by the creation of hundreds of new jobs.
The Government’s Vision2020 strategy has identified that in order to achieve this jobs growth and continue to grow the economy, the Isle of Man requires a workforce with a broad range of skills.
The responsibility for careers, training and skills development is with the Department of Economic Development and the event’s primary target audience are those, of any age, who are either looking for full-time employment, or who might be considering a change in their current employment.
As in previous years, students from local secondary schools will be visiting exhibitors throughout the day to gain valuable information about the broad range of careers available in the Isle of Man’s increasingly diverse economy.
Organisations wishing to exhibit can find full details of the event along with an online application form at www.gov.im/categories/business-and-industries/employment-and-skills-2015/
Alternatively, they can contact the event organiser Frances Hampton by telephoning 01624 693830 or via email at frances.hampton@gov.im
