Plans for the 12th Anniversary Carlisle Skills Fair are now well underway and will be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026, 2-6.30pm at Carlisle College.
Sponsors of the annual event include pladis, one of the world’s leading biscuit and snack manufacturers with a site right here in Carlisle, the Cumberland Building Society, one of the region’s most familiar and trusted financial businesses based in Carlisle, and Persimmon, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders.
Over 70 businesses and organisations have already signed up to attend including our supporters, Inspira, Carlisle College, Jobcentre Plus Carlisle, Lakes College, University of Cumbria, and Gen 2, JTL, PHX, and Systems People training providers.
Commenting John said, “I am always grateful to local businesses and organisations for the huge amount of support for the Carlisle Skills Fair. Our 2026 event will see more employers and training providers attending than ever before. We are literally down to the last few spaces for exhibitors, and businesses not wanting to miss out can book a place via Carlisle Skills Fair So do act now!
For young people, and those looking to return to work or change careers this is the place to have informal conversations with local experts who can give good quality advice and guidance on the employment and training options available in the Carlisle and North Cumbria area, now and in the future. So please do put the date in the diary.”