Over 100 jobs on offer at Telford Jobs and Futures Fair
Event next month will bring together job seekers with dozens of local employers while organisers have also announced a free bus service
Shropshire employers will be on the hunt for dozens of new staff at a jobs fair next month.
Around 100 different roles are set to be on offer at the Telford Jobs and Futures Fair while a free bus service has also been announced for the day.
The fair will bring together local employers, training providers and support organisations to connect young people with jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
It will also showcase current job vacancies and allow candidates to speak directly to employers about different career paths and the skills they are looking for.
It is aimed at young people considering their next step, including those looking for their first job, an apprenticeship, further training or a new career direction.
The event is being hosted by Telford MP Shaun Davies in partnership with the UK Government and support from Telford College and Pride in Place.
Bridge Cheese, Telford & Wrekin Council, National Trust and PCB Solicitors are among those employers set to attend.
The jobs fair runs from 10am to 2.30pm on November 6 at The Anstice in Madeley and pre-booking is not required.
Organisers have also announced that a free bus service will operate on the day to take people to and from the event venue.
On the day, buses will run across Telford between 9.30am and 3.30pm from locations including Oakengates Bus Station, Ketley Community Centre, Telford town centre and Brookside Community Centre.
Mr Davies said: "Getting people into good jobs, apprenticeships and training is vital to the future of Telford. I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend our Jobs and Futures Fair and explore what's available to them.
"Free bus transport will help remove the cost of travel as a barrier, making it easier for local people to attend, meet employers and discover opportunities.
"Whether you're looking for your first job, considering an apprenticeship or thinking about a career change, I'd encourage you to come along and take that next step. I'm grateful to Telford College and Pride in Place for their support in making this event possible and helping local people access new opportunities."
Sarah Davies, executive director of employer engagement at Telford College, added: "We speak to employers regularly and many tell us they can't find people with the skills they need.
"The Jobs and Futures Fair gives young people the chance to meet businesses that are recruiting now and many are happy to train the right person.
"In the longer term, tackling youth unemployment means training young people for the jobs that exist here. That's why we work in partnership with local businesses to shape our courses."
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