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Tees Skills Careers Fair set to inspire the next generation
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landmark new event is set to inspire the Tees Valley’ s future workforce at the first-ever Tees Skills Careers Fair – with opportunities now available for businesses and training providers to get involved.
Organised by Resolution Media and Publishing – the award-winning team behind Tees Business and Tees Skills magazines – this flagship event will connect hundreds of ambitious young people aged 14-18 with the employers, training providers and industry leaders shaping the region’ s future.
Held in partnership with the High Tide Foundation, the Tees Skills Careers Fair – the only Tees-wide event of its kind – promises to be a game-changing experience for both students and businesses.
The event will feature: > Dozens of engaging exhibition stands from local employers and training providers.
> Inspiring talks from leaders across high-growth sectors such as tech, engineering and maritime.
> Practical career-ready sessions designed to give young people the tools and confidence to take their next steps. The organisers are already collaborating with a wide network of schools, colleges, education trusts and Teesside University to ensure a strong and enthusiastic turnout of students eager to explore their career paths – right here in the Tees region.
Dave Allan, director of Resolution Media and Publishing, said:“ Building on the hugely successful launch of our Tees Skills publication late in 2024, this event represents the only Tees-wide careers and skills fair.
“ For businesses, the Tees Skills Careers Fair is a unique opportunity to meet your future workforce, raise your profile and send a powerful message – that our young people can stay, live, study, work and thrive here in the Tees region.
“ For young people, it’ s a must-attend event to discover, engage with and
Be part of it – the inaugural Tees Skills Careers Fair takes place on October 21.
explore the incredible opportunities available on their doorstep.”
Fellow director Martin Walker added:“ We’ re excited to offer businesses the chance to play a leading role in shaping the region’ s future workforce.
“ By coming together, we can help young people build the skills, confidence and connections they need to succeed while strengthening the region’ s talent pipeline for years to come.”
With the Riverside Stadium as its backdrop, the Tees Skills Careers Fair will not only showcase the career and training options available but also demonstrate the region’ s collective commitment to building a bright, skills-driven future.
For businesses and organisations, this is a prime opportunity to be part of a highprofile, first-of-its-kind event that will make a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of local young people.
The inaugural Tees Skills Careers Fair takes place at Middlesbrough FC’ s Riverside Stadium on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Bookings for exhibition stands and sponsorship opportunities are now open.
Headline Sponsorship £ 4,500
Future Starter Kit Bag Sponsorship – sponsored by North East STEM Foundation
Refresh Zone Sponsorship £ 2,500
Networking Lounge Sponsorship £ 2,500
Exhibition stands: £ 250( single) £ 400( double)
* A big thank you to those committing early to take a stand, including Education Training Collective, Middlesbrough College, Paralloy, CF Fertilisers and Waythrough.
For more information, visit teesbusiness. co. uk or scan the QR code …
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