A vibrant job fair held at Millennium Court, Portadown, on Wednesday 28th March attracted a strong turnout of job seekers and local employers, reinforcing the commitment of Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council to employment growth and workforce development across the area.
Organised by the Council’s Labour Market Partnership (LMP) in collaboration with the local Jobs and Benefits Office, the event featured leading businesses from various sectors, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
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 vacancies were available from major employers such as as Eventsec, Almac, Ulster Carpets, Shelbourne Motors, Avondale Foods, Translink, and many more. Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with potential employers, learn about job openings, training opportunities, and support schemes designed to enhance their employability.
Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Kyle Savage, attended the event and commented:
“These job fairs are a crucial initiative to connect local people with employment opportunities, ensuring that businesses can access the talent they need to grow while supporting our residents in finding meaningful work. The turnout today highlights the demand for job opportunities and the enthusiasm of employers to invest in our local workforce.”
Labour Market Partnership job fairs take place throughout the ABC borough during the year, providing attendees with a list of available vacancies, information on training and self-employment opportunities, careers guidance, and practical advice to enhance their job prospects.
For more information about the work of the Labour Market Partnership, visit www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/lmp
