Series of major job fairs for Northern Ireland announced

Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has announced a series of four major Jobs fairs and advice forums.

Employers, support organisations and jobseekers will be available to offer help and guidance to people looking for a job, whether already in work, unemployed or considering taking a training course.

A range of support organisations, including the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service and Employment Service, will be on hand to provide information, advice and guidance on training and employment schemes to help visitors gain work and better job prospects.

Dr Farry said: “These events bring employers, support organisations and jobseekers together under one roof. The Job Fairs have something for everyone and I would encourage anyone, whether in work, unemployed or simply considering their education and training options, to explore the services which will be available on each day.

“A range of support organisations, for example my Department’s Careers Service and Employment Service, will also be present to provide individuals with information, advice and guidance on a range of training and employment schemes that can assist individuals progress towards work and better employment prospects, equipping them with the skills to compete in the labour market and meet the needs of employers both now and in the future.”

The job fairs will take place in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Thursday 10 September; the Millennium Forum, Londonderry on Wednesday 23 September; Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre in Ballymoney on Thursday 1 October and the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Wednesday 21 October 2015. Each event will run from 10am to 4pm and has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning.

Nearly 170 large and small employers from across Northern Ireland will be present across the events to answer questions, discuss training and employment opportunities.

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