More than 50 organisations will be inspiring the island’s students as they find out more about the world of work and understand the importance of broad, transferable skills.

They are taking part in the 2019 Employment and Skills event, which will take place at the Villa Marina on November 7.

Employers will be meeting with young people from the island’s secondary schools, who are making choices about which subjects to study and how these choices fit with future career aspirations.

The day also provides the opportunity for members of the public to come and explore different economic sectors and pathways to employment, while considering their own employability skills.

Education Minister Graham Cregeen said: ’The event theme of More is More reflects that, the more meaningful encounters young people have with employers whilst still in education and training, the more likely they are to be motivated and successful when they enter employment.

’Activities such as the Employment and Skills event, careers lessons and work experience mean that our students are engaging with employers as they begin explore their future plans for work and qualifications.’

Schools adviser for careers and employability, Jan Gimbert said: ’The students attending will explore how their knowledge, experiences and skills can transfer into the workplace.

’By interviewing employers in three sectors, they will find out more about the importance of developing broad transferable employability skills.’

The 2019 Employment and Skills event takes place in the Royal Hall and Promenade Suite.

It will be open from 9am to 5pm.