MORE than 60 employers are to take part in a major job fair in Newry.
Hosted by the Department for Communities, in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Eures Cross Border Partnership, the free event takes place on March 23 in the Canal Court Hotel between 10am and 3pm.
Present at the event will be representatives from the care, manufacturing, hospitality and retail sectors plus many more.
The job fair aims to offer people who are seeking employment the opportunity to meet up with a range of prospective employers, learn how to enhance their employability and apply for work.
Leo O’Reilly, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Communities explained: “If anyone is seeking a job or a thinking of a change in career, this major job fair brings a range of employers under one roof. People will be able to apply for jobs and get an insight into what employers are offering and the skills they are seeking. It will provide the opportunity to make valuable connections, explore options and get advice. I would encourage as many people as possible to take the time on March 23 to visit the job fair. For some it may be a defining day for their future career.”
The Department for Communities’ Job Search Services and Disability Employment Service and the Department for the Economy’s Careers Service along with other support organisations will also be on hand to provide advice and guidance on training and employment programmes currently available for anyone seeking to upskill or retrain.
Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council added: “Our Council are once again delighted to sponsor and participate in the job fair. The event meets the objectives within our Councils Economic, Regeneration and Investment Strategy particularly in relation to job creation and employability within the District.”
Dympna Boyle, EURES Cross Border Coordinator said: “The EURES IE/NI Cross Border Partnership is very happy to support this event which will benefit both employers and jobseekers in this cross border region. It is important for the people living here to have this kind of event in their locality highlighting the opportunities for employment in their own region and to help them with any queries on cross border employment. It is equally important for employers to be able to access the larger cross border labour market.”