Skills for Security outlines plans for Careers Fair 2026

The Careers Fair will take place on 26 March from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at St Andrew’s, the home of EFL Championship club Birmingham City. Building on the success of last year’s launch event, it offers individuals considering a career in the fire or security sector a focused space in which to explore career pathways, apprenticeships and training opportunities.

The event comes at a time when the sector continues to face well-documented skills shortages, with many employers reporting difficulties in recruiting and retaining trained engineers, installers and technicians.

By connecting employers directly with potential entrants, the Careers Fair aims to support long-term workforce planning and raise awareness of the varied career opportunities available across the industry.

David Scott, managing director of Skills for Security, stated: “The feedback from last year’s inaugural Careers Fair showed just how valuable it is for the industry to come together in person to discuss skills, training and entry routes. There’s a real need to attract new talent into the fire and security sectors and to help individuals see and understand the rewarding long-term career paths offered by these sectors.”

Direct opportunity

Aimed at school and college students as well as those looking for employment in the West Midlands, the Careers Fair will give employers a direct opportunity to engage with individuals interested in apprenticeships. It’s very much about providing attendees with practical information on qualifications, training routes and career progression.

Industry partners will be on hand to discuss technology development and sector events, while the Skills for Security team will be sharing tips on funding, recruitment support and CV building, thereby making it a one-stop forum for workforce development.

Scott added: “Addressing the skills shortage requires a co-ordinated effort for the fire and security industries. We believe that events like this help employers to connect with future talent and afford individuals a realistic view of the opportunities available, which is essential if the sector is to continue growing and adapting.”

Employers based in the West Midlands can now register their interest in exhibiting, while individuals, schools or colleges who would like to attend  can sign up in advance.

Registering interest

*To register interest for the event as an employer in the West Midlands visit https://bit.ly/SFSBhamEmployer 

**In order to register for the event as a guest access https://bit.ly/SFSBhamGuest