NEWSROOM

The event will take place on Friday 6 November (10am-2pm) at The Anstice, Madeley and give young people from across Telford and Wrekin the chance to meet employers face-to-face, explore career opportunities and get practical advice about their next steps.

Hosted by Telford MP Shaun Davies in partnership with the UK Government, the event is being supported by Telford College and Pride in Place.

Job Box, which helps to connect people with job opportunities locally and supports them with career searches, interview techniques and much more, will have a strong presence at the event which will give people the opportunity to:

• Meet local employers and find out about current job vacancies
• Discover apprenticeship, training and work-based learning opportunities
• Get practical advice about careers and entering the workplace
• Speak directly to employers about different career paths and the skills they are looking for
• Find out about the support available to help them move into employment or further training.

Aimed at those looking for new opportunities in Telford, this could be their first job, an apprenticeship, further training or a new career direction, the event will also give Telford businesses an opportunity to showcase the careers available within their organisations and meet potential future employees.

Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment & Skills, said:

"We are delighted to be part of this event to help people across Telford and Wrekin into good jobs and help them find explore different the career prospects and opportunities they are looking for on their doorstep.

"There are so many businesses and organisations in Telford and Wrekin across a variety of sectors who are looking for new recruits, and this could be a win-win situation for local companies and jobseekers.

"People have access to an incredible range of local opportunities in education, training, and careers in Telford and Wrekin and they don’t have to move away to succeed, they can go far in Telford – highlighted by our Stay Near, Go Far campaign."

Shaun Davies MP said:

“Getting people into good jobs, apprenticeships and training is vital to the future of Telford. That is why I am delighted to be bringing together our local employers, training providers and support organisations for the Telford Jobs and Futures Fair.

"This is about putting people directly in front of the those organisations who can offer them their next opportunity.

"Whether someone is looking for their first job, considering an apprenticeship or simply unsure about what they want to do next, there will be people at this event who can help.

“This event would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors. By working together, we can make sure people in Telford can access the opportunities, advice and support available to them, while helping local businesses connect with the talented people they need for the future.”

No booking is required, but anyone interested in coming along can register their interest here: https://telfordjobs.shaundavies.org