On Tuesday 26th June, Sir Roger and I will be hosting Thanet’s first MPs’ Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair at the Winter Gardens in Margate from 10am to 3pm. The Minister for Employment will be joining us on the day and it will be a great opportunity to showcase some of the fantastic businesses and employment opportunities we have in the local area.
Most importantly, lots of jobs and apprenticeships in a wide variety of sectors will be on offer for jobseekers- we have over 50 stands already confirmed, from small independent businesses to some of the biggest high street names. Pfizer and Thanet Leisureforce are very kindly sponsoring the event and will be there offering jobs and apprenticeships on the day. We have been able to provide all the stands free of charge to help support local companies and organisations- the only condition being that the business must have jobs and apprenticeships to offer.
No-one can ignore the levels of unemployment we have seen in the last few years in Thanet, the UK and indeed in many other countries around the world. At the same time as there are so many frustrated jobseekers, I also hear from local businesses I visit that they are struggling to recruit the right person for a job. One company I visited had almost 100 vacancies! We felt that this was an area in which we as the local MPs could make a real difference by connecting the employers with the jobseekers, and so we decided to organise an event where we could do exactly this.
As well as all the job and apprenticeship opportunities, there will also be free CV writing and interview skill workshops, information for those looking to start-up their own business, advice on apprenticeships and much more! This is a fantastic opportunity to get some useful tips whilst meeting scores of employers- all under one roof. Whether you are looking for a job or know someone who is, everyone is welcome on the day and entry is completely free. Come along- you never know, you might just find your dream job!
For more information on the jobs fair please contact me at: [email protected]