Jobs fair for young people in Basingstoke

It will showcase a range of opportunities from local employers

Young people looking for a job will be able to get a helping hand at a special jobs fair in Basingstoke today.

The Borough Council say it will showcase a range of opportunities from local employers, including Kickstart and apprenticeship schemes.

It starts at 1pm and finishes at 5pm and is being held the Basingstoke Discovery Centre.

Anyone who cannot attend will still get the chance to find out more about local employment opportunities through a virtual jobs fair that will take place on Thursday 30 September between 11am and midday.

The virtual fair, organised by Job Centre Plus, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Hart District Council and Rushmoor Borough Council, will include current vacancies in Aldershot, Basingstoke and Farnborough.

Residents will be able to follow the event live by following @JCPinHants_IOW on Twitter.

Employers who would like to promote current or upcoming vacancies are being encouraged to take part by emailing vacancies in advance to southwest.socialmedia@dwp.gov.uk or using the hashtag #NorthHantsJobs during the live event.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development Cllr Hannah Golding said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for us all, with many of our residents facing unemployment worries and redundancy.

“However, young people in our borough have been affected particularly hard by the uncertainty surrounding education and future employment.

“As part of our economic recovery work, we are committed to providing as much help as we can, working alongside our partners, to give young people the skills and tools they need to allow them to thrive and seek new employment opportunities.

“These jobs fairs will give young people across the borough a great opportunity to speak with local employers to understand the opportunities currently available and options for further training that will benefit them for years to come.”

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