Check out the job opportunities at Newry Mourne and Down Job Fair
Newry Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership are offering local employers and residents the opportunity to come together at a Job Fair in Downpatrick on Thursday 9th March 2023.
The Partnership provides an opportunity for businesses in Down to promote various vacancies.
The Newry Mourne and Down Job Fair has been organised to attract those interested in starting, progressing or shifting to the career they aspire to.
Labour Market Partnerships, which create targeted employment action plans for council areas, are funded by the Department for Communities.
The PArtnerships allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.
There are a large number of multi-sectoral vacancies available with employers based in the Newry Mourne and Down District Council area.
These jobs range from full-time to part-time, and flexible and casual roles, and global, local and family-owned businesses will be on hand to engage with participants regarding available opportunities.
Launching the Newry Mourne and Down Job Fair at Down Leisure Centre, Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage, said this was a time for local people to seek out their chosen job.
He said: “This is undoubtably a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to promote their vacancies and for individuals to seek out a new job or to find out about the variety of supports available to develop into a particular role.
“It is vital that Newry Mourne and Down District Council support economic development across the Council area to retain and develop the talent pool of our residents.
“I encourage anyone eager to fill a vacancy, or indeed secure a vacancy to get themselves to Downpatrick on 9th March”.
Attendees can avail of one-on-one support and advice on finding a job, writing a CV, and preparing for interview from local support agencies including the Careers Service and local Job and Benefits Offices.
Local Further Education Colleges and the Newry Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will have information stands about training available.
These stands will help people secure jobs as well as to support businesses with their recruitment, employment, and training needs.
The Newry Mourne and Down Job Fair is free to attend on a drop-in basis from 10am to 2pm on Thursday 9th March 2023.
Residents across #Newry, #Mourne and #Down are invited to attend Downpatrick Job Fair hosted by Newry Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership on:
Thursday 9 March at 10am to 2pm
at the Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick
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