The Manchester Digital Skills Festival is a must-attend event for students who are interested in a career in digital.
Whether you want to go into further education, become an apprentice or find your perfect job, the Skills Festival can help you make those all important decisions about your future.
Some of the World’s leading technology brands will be offering unique opportunities for students to meet the teams, get to know their businesses and experiment with their products.
The Skills Festival takes place over 4 days from 11th – 14th February 2014 and consists of the following events:
Talent Day
On the 12th February, students are invited to Talent Day where they can meet over 60 digital businesses, including software companies, games companies, marketing and advertising agencies. You will be able to meet with brands like the BBC, Moneysupermarket.com, McCann, Barclays and Microsoft all actively recruiting the next generation of bright young things. If you’re looking for a job in digital or want to learn more about the opportunities available and see the range of really exciting companies that are based in the North West then this is the event for you.
Experience Day
Taking place on the 13th February, Experience Day is your chance to PLAY. Barclays, Microsoft, Mozilla and more will be hosting activities designed to help you learn, experience and have fun!
Open Studio Day
On the 14th February, some of the best agencies in Manchester will open their doors to showcase their businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the digital sector in Manchester and learn about how digital businesses operate, the variety of work they do and what opportunities and advice they have for you.
If you are interested in attending any of the above events then please email rachel@manchesterdigital.com indicating which events you are interested in and how many students you wish to bring. We can then provide you with further details on timings and logistics.
