Young people worried about the costs involved with studying for

a university degree should make sure they visit the Bath Skills Fair where they

can meet with companies who could cover the costs of their studies.

 

Top UK businesses including accountants KPMG and Deloitte and

Barclays bank will be among the companies attending the Skills Fair to promote

their popular school leaver schemes.

 

The schemes, which recruit 18 year olds from College or school, offer

students the chance to gain a university degree and professional qualifications

while working, learning important on-the-job skills at the same time as

studying. In some cases, the companies also offer a generous trainee salary.

 

Wessex Water will also be at the Bath Skills Fair as they look

to recruit ambitious and motivated young people to their construction

technician development programme, which starts in September 2012.

 

The two-year development programme provides individuals with the

opportunity to work within the company's construction division, gaining a wide

range of skills and experience while achieving a professional qualification in

a construction/civil engineering discipline (NVQ Level 3).

 

Not Going to Uni will also be at the event, promoting advanced

apprenticeships and trainee programmes for a range of areas including retail

management, IT, accountancy and business.

 

Mark Froggatt, School Leaver Champion

at KPMG, said: "I am thrilled that KPMG has been invited to support this event.

The Bath Skills Fair gives us at KPMG a wonderful opportunity to liaise with

students and discuss our recruitment programmes.

 

"With the increase in university fees

it's never been so important for students to consider their options post-college.

We shall be in attendance to show that with our School Leaver Programme, there

are opportunities to gain access to Higher Education without the burden of

tuition fees."

 

Matt Atkinson, City of Bath College Principal, said: "The Bath Skills

Fair is the perfect destination for young people looking for advice and guidance

on those important next steps after school or College."

 

The Bath Skills Fair takes place at City of Bath College on

Wednesday 7th March 2012 from 1pm to 7pm and is aimed at young

people aged from 15-19 and their parents.

 

The event aims to provide young people with advice, guidance and

inspiration on those important next steps after school or College. Young people

attending the Skills Fair will have the chance to meet employers and find out

more about apprenticeship opportunities and Higher Education options, including

advanced apprenticeships and sponsored degrees.

 

The Skills Fair will also provide visitors with a range of

information about vocational learning and there will be a variety of hands-on

activities and demonstrations, as well as a competition to win an iPod 4.

 

For more information about Bath Skills Fair visit www.bathskillsfair.com You can also

keep up to date with the latest news about the event on Twitter -

@BathSkillsFair.