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Flintshire Jobs Skills and Training Event

Published: 09/04/2015

Confused by the job market or need advice about skills and training? Come along to the Flintshire Jobs, Skills and Training Event in Connah’s Quay for information to assist your future employability. Communities First Flintshire, Jobcentre Plus and Careers Wales are bringing together local employers, service providers and job seekers at the Civic Hall in Connah’s Quay on Thursday 16 April 2015 from 10am to 3pm. Businesses with local jobs and work experience placements will be present on the day to discuss current opportunities available. There will be practical advice on how to find a job including workshops on interview techniques, creating a CV and writing job applications. Further and higher education partners will also be on hand to discuss training and courses available in your community. Representatives from the Communities First Enterprise Club will be attending to promote entrepreneurial opportunities in Flintshire and the support available for those wanting to start their own business. Careers Wales will offer tailored careers support for 16+ year olds along with the LIFT programme mentors who provide one to one support for those within a Communities First area who have been out of work for more than six months and come from a workless household. Our Communities First parent adviser will also be available to offer support and advice to parents looking to return to work, giving benefits advice and looking at volunteering as an option. For more information contact Nia or Kate at Communities First on 01352 703024 / 01244 846090. CALLING ALL LOCAL EMPLOYERS Do you have any vacancies to fill? Would you like Jobcentre Plus to promote these vacancies on your behalf at the event? If so, please contact Paul Murphy at Jobcentre Plus on 01244 583728.