Bristol and South Gloucestershire residents who are battling to find their next job are being offered help at a careers fair being held in North Bristol tomorrow (Tuesday 15th May).
Merlin Housing Society is working with a host of local organisations to arrange the fair at The Edge Church, 1160 Park Avenue, Aztec West Business Park [BS32 4TL, map], from 12 noon to 7pm. The day will include a wide range of opportunities including information on apprenticeships, CV writing, and volunteering. There’ll also be the chance for people to chat with employers and recruiters to find out what vacancies they currently have.
Merlin’s Community Investment Manager Jen Griffiths said:
“We’re committed to improving our communities and the lives of the people who live in them and helping people back into employment is an important part of this. Times are tough and we wanted to give people a chance to learn new skills or find out what options are out there.”
“This is a great chance for people of all ages to come and have a look at what is on offer locally. By learning how to improve their interview technique, picking up new skills from a demonstration or by finding out what opportunities are out there, this event could make a real difference to anyone who is looking for work.”
Merlin will be running workshops on preparing for interviews plus plumbing, and carpentry demonstrations.
You can register your interest in the event by texting the word MERLIN plus your name and phone number to 07786 202240 or by calling 01454 821016 and leaving your details. More information about the event is available on the Merlin website.
Other organisations attending include:
- On Site Bristol
- Knightstone Housing
- University of Bristol
- City of Bristol College
- South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- Youth Inc
- Clean Slate
- JobCentre Plus
- South Gloucestershire Council
- University Hospital Bristol
- Paceprint
- Computershare
- Building Recruitment Company
- Volunteer Bristol
- Volunteering Kingswood
Related links:
- Aztec West Business Park (The Journal)
- Jobs in Patchway (The Journal)
- Jobs in Bradley Stoke (Bradley Stoke Journal)
