Over 700 Jobs Available at the Ards and North Down Job Fair!

More than 700 jobs will be available at this year's Ards and North Down Job Fair, which will be held at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex on Thursday 20 March from 11am until 2pm. The Fair will be hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council and is supported by the Department for Communities (DfC) as well as Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership.

Labour Market Partnerships, which create targeted employment action plans for council areas, are funded by the Department for Communities, and allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.

The Job Fair will offer an opportunity to meet approximately 60 exhibitors who are offering more than 700 jobs in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, finance, catering and retail. Alongside the Council, other local businesses will be eager to meet visitors to the Fair, with some employers holding job interviews on the day.

You can also avail of one-on-one support and advice on finding a job, including help to build your CV from local support agencies including the Department for the Economy Careers Service, DfC Jobs Search Services, specialist disability organisations and the Local Enterprise Agencies will provide advice on setting up your own business. There will be information stands providing a wide range of useful tips and advice on employment and training.

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, said:

"With more than 700 jobs available in a variety of sectors, this year's Ards and North Down Job Fair will provide a fantastic opportunity for jobseekers and those looking to start new careers, or to simply to get support and advice for finding a job. Thursday 20 March could be a pivotal moment for those looking to take the next step in their careers."

British and Irish Sign Language signers will be available between 11am and 1pm. Help with travel costs is available for those in receipt of benefits. Please contact your local Jobs and Benefits office.

For more information, visit andbusiness.co.uk/andlmp.