The International Composites Summit (ICS), has announced the launch of Careers Connect, a major new feature debuting at ICS 2025 (2–3 December, The Drum at Wembley).

Careers Connect is designed to connect students, graduates, and early-career professionals with companies in the composites and advanced engineering sectors, addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges – finding, attracting, and retaining skilled talent.

A Practical Solution to a Growing Challenge
Engineering and manufacturing businesses across the UK consistently report difficulty in finding the skilled people they need. Careers Connect provides a practical way for companies and candidates to meet face-to-face, share opportunities, and start building long-term relationships that strengthen the
talent pipeline for the future.

Careers Connect at ICS 2025 will include:
• A live Jobs Board, enabling companies to showcase vacancies and opportunities directly to attendees.
• CV upload stations, where candidates can share their details and opt-in to be contacted by employers.
• A high-profile panel discussion titled “Connecting Talent with Opportunity”, bringing together industry leaders, recruiters, and educators to discuss strategies for building the workforce of the future.

“This is a critical moment for our industry,” said Gemma Hardy, Managing Director at The Fluency Business Group. “The demand for skilled composites professionals continues to grow, and ICS is committed to helping companies and candidates connect. Careers Connect will not only support recruitment now but also help build a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.

The Start of Something Bigger
The launch of Careers Connect at ICS 2025 marks the first step in a broader initiative. In 2026,
Careers Connect will expand into a fully developed Careers Zone, with pre-scheduled interviews,
employer presentations, and a national candidate outreach programme designed to attract talent from
across the UK.

ICS invites:
• Candidates: to visit the Careers Connect area, upload their CVs, view live job postings, and
join the panel session to gain insights into the industry.
• Companies: to showcase their vacancies, register to receive candidate CVs, and take part in
the discussion about building a stronger workforce.