Maritime UK Summit

Reaching young people with the Maritime UK Summit

The Maritime Museum recently hosted the Maritime UK Summit in collaboration with Cornwall Marine Network.

The summit, attended by industry leaders, educators, and policymakers, shone a spotlight on the industries ongoing efforts to promote skills development and employment, particularly for hard-to-reach young people.

The first part of the summit was an inspiring initiative to highlighting barriers faced by young people from underrepresented communities, including those facing socioeconomic challenges or living in geographically isolated areas.

Tim Hunt from the the Yep! Team at Education Business Partnership, explained: “This was a fantastic day for bringing to the forefront opportunities in this particular industry and engaging young people.”

Tim Hunt

“Maritime industry partners spoke about the programs they have implemented which are tailored to equip these individuals with industry-specific skills while fostering personal growth and confidence.”

The summit also saw commitments from key stakeholders to transition using clean energy. As a part of this, leaders from the maritime industry pledged to increase apprenticeships, mentorship programs, school outreach and funding for grassroots projects targeting hard-to-reach youth.

Policymakers also expressed their dedication to fostering such partnerships, emphasizing the importance of maritime innovation and, inclusivity for the nation’s economy.

Tim added: “This was a vibrant event that showcased the sector’s commitment to nurturing talent and broadening opportunities!”