Career opportunities on offer at Berkshire jobs fair

A free jobs fair is taking place in Wokingham.

The event, jointly organised by Wokingham Borough Council and the Department for Work and Pensions, will take place from 10am to 2pm, at Wokingham Town Hall on Tuesday 26 Sept.

Several employment support organisations will be providing tailored career advice or referring residents to the best places for job-related information. Resource Productions, a social enterprise that champions diversity in film and televisions, will take part to shed light on these fast-growing industries.

As a local employer, the council will be discussing and answering questions about apprenticeships and opportunities in the area.

It currently has more than 70 apprentices on varied programmes including business administration, teaching, customer service, social care and management. The council’s adult education team will be there to help residents apply for local training courses to brush up their skills.

Cllr Clive Jones, executive member for business and economic development, said:

“Together, we are delighted to be presenting a wide range of employment and training opportunities to our residents free of charge. Although the UK’s economy is being hit by inflation and the rising cost of living, there are still lots of roles out there and we want to help people make the most of them.

“We hope this event will help residents explore new possibilities and learn about the support that’s available to make them more confident in the workplace. We strongly urge everyone to come along, no matter whether they’re looking for a new job or seeking advice on starting a career, returning to work, or training and upskilling.”

List of participating employers and partners

1. Acacia Care

2. Department for Work and Pensions

3. Ministry of Justice Probation Service

4. National Careers Service

5. Nirvana Spa

6. Optalis

7. Resource Productions

8. Royal Berkshire Hospital

9. Royle Care

10. Smartworks

11. Sylvian Care

12. Thames Valley Buses and Reading Buses

13. The Homecare People

14. Vistry Partnerships

15. Vivid Homes

16. Wates

17. Wokingham Borough Council

18. Wokingham Job Support Centre

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