Looking for inspiration to fire up your future? Brace yourselves for the Surrey Festival of Skills, which is your chance to focus on what comes next after school or college.
The free event is open to all young people in education aged 14 to 18 - whether you're learning at school, college, or at home.
Unlock your passions: learn about careers that align with your passions - and what you need to land your dream role.- Be inspired about your options: from university to apprenticeships, T-levels to entry level roles, talk to those in the know to help you shape your next step and unlock your full potential.
- Discover new opportunities: delve into industries you've barely heard of - and discover paths you never knew existed.
Check out our 2024 event video to hear what young people think about the Surrey Festival of Skills.
I really enjoyed this event as I found it interesting and informative about what careers might interest me in the future. I thought everyone was very inspiring and helpful by explaining what they did in their job, helping me to understand what skills are needed for different jobs.
Student attending the 2024 Surrey Festival of Skills
Sectors and industries
With more than 80 exhibitors, there's loads of opportunities for you to explore that the Surrey Festival of Skills.
Here's some of the sectors showcased in previous years.
- Accountancy, Banking and Finance: Learn how to manage money and fund business.
- Animal Welfare and Vets: Discover how to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career.
- Armed forces: Be inspired about a career on land, at sea or in the air.
- Automotive: Fuel your passion for vehicles and technology, crafting the future of transportation.
- Aviation: Soar to new heights as you navigate the skies and explore the world of flight.
- Consumer Products: Turn your creative ideas into reality, crafting products that enhance everyday life.
- Cyber Security: Safeguard the digital world, mastering technology to protect information and privacy.
- Energy and Utilities: Dive into the realm of sustainable power and technological innovation.
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Get hands-on with innovation and craftsmanship in these vital sectors.
- Film and TV: Step into the spotlight, bringing stories to life through the magic of the creative industries.
- Gaming: Step into the digital universe and explore the exciting world of gaming.
- Health and social care: Uncover the world of medical care, from doctors to researchers.
- Hospitality: Get a taste of the hospitality industry, where every day is an adventure.
- Leisure and Sports: Combine passion with profession in the field of sports and leisure.
- Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals: Explore the frontiers of science and medicine - and how it helps our health and wellbeing.
- Marketing, Social Media and Public Relations: Master the art of communication and influence.
- Media: Discover how stories come to life through various media forms.
- Natural Environment: Be a steward of the Earth, working to preserve and protect our planet
- Property and Construction: Build your future in the ever-evolving construction industry.
- Public Sector: Explore roles that make a difference in government and public service.
- Retail: Step into the world of commerce and consumer experience.
- Space: Journey into the universe and the world of technology.
- Technology: Embrace innovation and shape the digital future, harnessing technology to change how we live and work.
