Shot in the arm over jobs
Virtual Event designed to help those adversely affected by covid crisis
THE first virtual jobs fair in the area to support people whose jobs have been adversely affected by the pandemic is being held this week.
On Thursday, between 11am and 2pm, businesses, training providers and partner organisations will use the hash tag# Stoke staffs jobs fair on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin to share live job opportunities.
Job seekers from across the area will be able to find vacancies and apply for jobs while also gaining valuable advice and tips from industry experts.
The deputy leader of Staffordshire County Council said the event could make a real difference to people’s futures.
Alun Rogers, chairman of Stokeon-trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, which is hosting the event, said: “Up and down the country people are feeling the effects of the pandemic, particularly those whose jobs have been put at risk.
“In Stoke and Staffordshire we are continuing to see the resilience of our businesses as they thrive and create new job opportunities, particularly in two of our key growth sectors - construction and health and care.
“This is a brilliant opportunity for people to digitally access jobs in these sectors, and I encourage people to get involved by using the hashtag #Stokestaffsjobsfair and browse employment opportunities online.”
The jobs fair is being delivered in partnership with People Plus and the Department for Work and Pensions alongside local councils and the wider business community.
Councillor Abi Brown, leader of Stoke City Council, said: “Despite the national lockdown, it’s encouraging that there are still many job opportunities for residents across a number of sectors, showing there is continued confidence in economic growth in our area’.
“At a time when many people are facing an uncertain employment future, the council’s Jet team are helping a range of local businesses to recruit workers.
“Job seekers will be able to learn new skills which will enable them to go on to further their careers in areas they may not have previously considered.”
Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills Philip White said: “Construction and health and social care are both critical sectors both nationally and here in Staffordshire and Stoke.
“Particularly now through the pandemic period they continue to keep the country going and are creating job opportunities at a time when so many people need them.
“Through a range of partners sharing information to enable people to access employment, the Stoke and Staffordshire Virtual Job Fair can really make a difference.”