Over 120 job seekers turned out at last week’s job fair at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh to meet local employers and potentially apply for job positions on offer.
The event was organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Labour Market Partnership, in collaboration with the local Jobs and Benefits Office.
Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.
Job seekers had the opportunity to engage directly with potential employers including Mackle Pet Foods, McElmeel Mobility Services, Autism Initiatives, McKeevers Chemists, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Translink and the PSNI. A range of training and support programme providers were also on hand to advise on schemes to help people get into employment, upskill or reskill for a new career path.
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Sarah Duffy commented:
“These local job fairs are a platform for employers, training and support services and job seekers to connect and explore employment and training opportunities. It was a pleasure to meet the exhibitors and job seekers to hear more about the opportunities and challenges they face. Council events such as this are incredibly important in bridging gaps in skills or learning within our local economy.”
The next job fair will take place in Lurgan Town Hall on Tuesday 25 February 2025 from 10am – 1pm.
To find out more about the Labour Market Partnership visit https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/business/labour-market-partnership/
