Vocational careers are enjoying a rise in respect among the public, who are increasingly aware of the vital role that skills, apprenticeships and work-based learning play in the employment market, according to recent research.

The ‘Skills Snapshot 2012’ found that the majority of UK adults believe employers value work-based skills as much as, or more highly than, academic qualifications according to a new survey from the Skills Show.

The Skills Show is one of the UK’s biggest free skills and careers events, giving up to 100,000 visitors the opportunity to discover more about work-based skills, further education and apprenticeships.