Information for employers
Do you want to inspire the next generation?
Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce?
Join us at The Herefordshire Skills Show 2024 at Hereford Racecourse on 8 February 2024, an exciting opportunity to engage with motivated young people in the county. By exhibiting at our event, you'll have a unique platform to showcase your business and inspire the next generation of talent.
We will be welcoming over 1,200 visitors from schools (Years 10 and up) to the show looking for information and inspiration regarding careers and options including: apprenticeships, job vacancies, work experience, internships, college courses, university courses, gap year opportunities and more.
Why Exhibit?
- Connect with Tomorrow's Leaders: Interact with eager students exploring potential career paths showcasing the experiences of the exciting jobs and careers available in the county.
- Community Impact: Demonstrate your commitment to local education and development.
- Brand Visibility: Increase your company's visibility among parents, educators, and the community.
- It's free to book a stand
Event Highlights:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other local businesses, educators, and community leaders.
- Inspire and Educate: Be a part of sparking curiosity and passion for various careers.
How to take part:
- Reserve Your Stand: Secure your space to showcase your business
- Customise Your Presence: Tailor your exhibit to captivate the interests of young minds.
- Engage with Students: Make the most of this unique opportunity to interact directly with potential future employees.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Book your stand now to secure your spot at the Skills Show!
See who is exhibiting.
Exhibiting information
Join other Employers, education and training providers across the region. Exhibiting at the show is a great opportunity to showcase your business and inspire people.
The event runs from 11am to 3pm on Thursday 8 February 2024.
The show will open at 10am for a quiet hour for students with additional needs.
- Standard stand size is 2 metres x 3 metres
- Large stand size is 4 metres x 6 metres
Larger stands are available, however, those will be reserved for sponsors in the first instance. Stands are available both inside and out at the Racecourse.
Each stand will receive:
- Bottled water
- 2 breakfast vouchers for a 2m x 3m stand or 4 breakfast vouchers for a 4m x 6m stand
- Company listing in the event programme
- Presence on the website showcasing logo, information on your organisation and a link to your website
- 1 trestle table, 2 chairs and a table cloth for a 2m x 3m stand or 2 trestle tables, 4 chairs and 2 table cloths for a 4m x 6m stand
- Free WIFI access
Stands will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Exhibitors will need to complete a risk assessment and provide evidence of public liability insurance. Risk assessment forms will be sent out to you once we have accepted your booking and will need to be completed and returned to us no less than two weeks before the show.
Please note, stands need to be set up between 8am and 10am on the day of the event – there will not be an opportunity to set up stands outside of these times.
Due to health and safety issues stands will not be permitted to be dismantled before 3pm – so please ensure that you can commit staff attendance for the full event time.
Bookings have now closed. Thank you to all the exhibitors that are attending.
Sponsorship packages
- £1,000 for Gold Sponsorship Package
- £500 for Silver Sponsorship Package
Gold Package = £1,000 (3 available) – Partner Sponsor
For those businesses that are looking to be a headline sponsor at this event, the Gold Package offers a unique opportunity for your company's brand. As a headline sponsor for this event, you will benefit from maximum exposure.
Prior to the event:
- Local and regional press engagement and promotional literature: feature your companies branding and, where appropriate, in editorial and quotes, including:
- Press releases circulated to local and regional press
- Online promotional credits: giving your brand lasting exposure via several social media platforms including twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Also websites and newsletters from Herefordshire Council, the Marches Careers Hub and the Marches LEP Growth Hub
- Business promotion: Your business will get in front of all employees at Herefordshire Council and other Herefordshire based businesses
On the day:
- Stand space which equates to 12m x 12m, includes breakfast for staff, electricity, prime location at the front of the event with the first pick of stand space. See your business take pride of place at The Herefordshire Skills Show.
- Event programme: a one page spread for you to do with what you want in the glossy event programme, given to every person who attends
Silver Package = £500 (including VAT) (5 available) – Partner Sponsor
The Silver Package gives sponsors the chance to see their company promoted as a key partner of The Herefordshire Skills Show 2024.
Prior to the event:
- Local and regional press engagement and promotional literature: feature your companies branding and, where appropriate, in editorial and quotes
- Online promotional credits: giving your brand lasting exposure via social media and the Marches LEP Growth Hub
- Business promotion: your business will get in front of all employees at Herefordshire Council and other Herefordshire based businesses
On the day:
- A dedicated stand which equates to 8m x 6m floor space. Stand includes furniture and breakfast for staff and electricity. You will get second choice of location within the event, giving you the perfect opportunity to snap up some of the best stand locations
- Event programme: a page to promote and advertise your business in the glossy event programme, given to every person who attends
Bespoke packages will also be available should you wish to explore further opportunities. Please get in touch to discuss.
To discuss any of these packages please email skills-show@herefordshire.gov.uk
