skills and apprenticeships. The event is free and open to students of all ages, and is a must for anyone thinking about their future career." Mr Paphitis will be at the show's opening ceremony and competition. TV's The Apprentice, and founder of food website, Whisk; and Alan Bird, former execu- tive chef of London's famous Ivy restaurant. All will give real-life practical insights and advice into the world of work and skills. Try new skills and receive the latest careers advice" The Skills Show will also have a series of fundraising activities for BBC's Children in Need, and special visits from the charity's mascot, Pudsey Bear. Mr Paphitis is also ambassador for this year's Pounds for Pudsey campaign, which encourages students to use entrepreneurial skills to raise money for the appeal. Every penny raised by Skills Show students will go straight to the charity. Ross Maloney, chief executive of The Skills Show, said: "We want thousands of young people, parents, guardians, educators and employers to visit the show and be inspired by the highly skilled apprentices and young people in action, as well as try new skills for themselves and receive the latest careers advice that will help them to make informed choices about the future." The Skills Show is free and will bring to life the best of the UK's colleges, apprenticeship and training providers with live performanc- es, interactive demonstrations and exhibi- tions by groups of students. Register now at: www.theskillsshow.com FE Week will be reporting all of