Event to support local people into employment
Free careers advice will be on offer to jobseekers, students or those looking for a new career, at University Centre Shrewsbury, at Guildhall, this Wednesday (14 June 2017).
LEAF in Shrewsbury
The Local Employment and Advisory (LEAF) forum event from 10am to 2pm, has been organised by The Mears group and supported by Shropshire Council, University Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Colleges Group, Jobcentre Plus and Marches Growth Hub.
The event, with 30 local exhibitors, is designed to provide practical career and skills development advice for people to support them into employment, and offers information and guidance to people considering their future career choices. There will also be presentations and workshops held throughout the day.
John Simcox, General Manager for Mears Shropshire Home Services, said:
“The LEAF events are a fantastic opportunity to receive free face-to-face advice from professional organisations and find out what employers are looking for from candidates. In a relaxed environment, people can have open and honest conversations.
“Finding work can be difficult for those first entering the workforce or have been out of the job market for a while, so LEAF offers practical help and support, along with interview tips and advice on CV writing and job applications.”
Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for health, adult social care and housing, said:
“LEAF events offer information and practical support as well as advice and guidance on specific job skills for people who are not working. This is a step towards tackling worklessness and assisting people on their journey to employment. The events are a fantastic opportunity for candidates to receive free face-to-face advice from professional organisations and find out what employers are looking for.
“I do hope those looking for work will come along to the LEAF event and seek help and advice to support them in getting employment.”
For more information about the LEAF event email david.mohan@mearsgroup.co.uk.
Further information
The Local Employment and Advisory (LEAF) forums aim to provide career and skills development opportunities for local people. LEAF events are organised by Mears to bring local organisations, businesses and Government agencies together to tackle worklessness at a grassroots level.
People are able to find out more about improving their skills, gather information to help them succeed in their training and employment goals and receive interview tips and practical advice on CV writing and job applications.
