Dover Maritime Careers Festival, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th March 2007
Venue: Dover Cruise Terminal (Western Docks)
Following the success of the 2006 Careers Day, plans are now in place to build on the attraction and hold an event this year in March.
Last years attractions included a Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel and a Maritime Coastguard Agency vessel and visitors were given a fantastic opportunity to see what life is like at sea and view displays from the Dover Water Sports Centre and try their skills with Ship Bridge Navigational Simulator.
The Careers day is part of a national initiative by the Maritime industry to make people aware of careers and jobs available to them in “today’s” Maritime industry which employs more than a quarter of a million people.
Programme
Day one will be the major careers day, not only encompassing maritime careers such as deck and engine cadets, but also jobs within the hotel department, retail and entertainment. Many of the companies that took place last year have already signed up this year’s event and new companies are expected. This would enable the event to attract a more extensive array of organisations - The Immigration Service, Customs Service, Army, Royal Navy, and local maritime related businesses will be invited.
The aim is to get schools and careers advisors involved to give students the ideal springboard into maritime activities.
Having vessels on display will give schools the opportunity to visit and to be shown facilities, living conditions, and the bridge and possibly machinery spaces rooms. It is proposed that the careers day would open at 1000 hours and run to 17.00 hours, (ship open to visitors 1030 – 1630).
Day 2 will provide an opportunity for the general public to visit the cruise terminal, visit the ship and understand what the Maritime Industry has to offer.
It is hoped that numerous people and organisations would be involved, which could create a “feel good factor” throughout the Dover area, at a time when it is really needed. Entry would be free but we would look to participating organisations to make a donation of £200 towards the running costs of the event. Charities i.e. Sea Cadets and National Trust are not expected to contribute financially.
If you would like to find out more or would be interested in exhibiting contact John Allix, Event Director on 01304 240881 or 07764 251392. Alternatively email jallix@vikingrecruitment.com or john.allix@btinternet.com
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