More than 50 exhibitors representing employers across the island will be attending a jobs fair next month.

Employment & Skills 2017 will take place at the Villa Marina on Thursday, November 9 from 9am to 6pm.

It’s a chance for those seeking or returning to work, considering a career change and contemplating exam and university choices to meet representatives of major employment sectors to discuss the qualifications or experience required and the opportunities they have available.

Industries that will be represented included aerospace, the arts, accountancy, armed forces, banking, childcare, construction, e-gaming, engineering, fire service, flight training, education, hair and beauty, healthcare, hospitality, ICT, law, life assurance, marketing, media, the motor trade, nursing, public services, professional services, recruitment, shipping, self-employment, transport, telecommunications and trust and company.

The Job Centre will offer online career analysis and advice on writing CVs and advisors from the Employment and Skills team will be present to discuss training, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities.

The event is organised by the Departments of Economic Development and Education and Children (DEC).

Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly MHK said: ’We are continuing to grow our economy, create new employment opportunities and encourage inward investment.

’Having the right people with the right skills in the right jobs is key to the success of our local companies and organisations.

’With such a diverse economy and strong job market, we have more apprenticeships available than ever before and our island’s young people have a huge range of career paths available to them here at home.

’We have a strong pool of talent on the Isle of Man and this event provides an opportunity for people to meet employers and sector representatives and discuss the qualifications, skills and attributes they are looking for, the vacancies they have and the training and career prospects they offer.’

Education Minister Graham Cregeen MHK said: ’The island’s flourishing employment sectors offer exciting opportunities for school-leavers and returning graduates.

Admission to the event is free and a programme listing exhibitors will be available.