UKFT to take part in Skills Yorkshire next month
09/09/2019
UKFT will take its pop-up factory to Skills Yorkshire next month, to showcase careers in the UK fashion and textiles industry.
The association will host a stand supported by Keighley College and local employers at Yorkshire’s largest skills, career and apprenticeship event, held from 2-3 October at Centenary Pavilion, Leeds UTD FC.
The free-entry event is aimed at 14-25 year olds and offers a host of interactive activities for families and individuals.
UKFT exhibited at previous events including the Derbyshire Skills Festival and the Festival of Making (pictured), which attracted significant numbers of young people interested in careers in manufacturing side of our industry. This is part of UKFT’s broader aim to help bridge the critical skills gap in our industry.
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