‘Informative, lots of information, excellent!’
That is how Shirley Medlicott from Flint described the Jobs fair organised by Flint Communities First and Job Centre Plus recently, to connect Flintshire residents directly to employment opportunities. Over 400 residents came and took part in the event at Flint Town Hall.
Local employers, who had vacancies to fill, were also impressed with the high turnout from all sections of the community.
Lorraine O Brien from Nice- Pak said:
“We have been really busy all day. We have vacancies for machine operatives and have received applications. We are also pleased to have the opportunity to promote our company on the Aber Park Industrial Estate.”
Gwen Brown, Recruitment Manager for Premier Homecare North Wales, said:
“We have jobs in support work and I expect to fill them. I am pleased with the quality of the applications from people who are currently unemployed.”
This is the second year running that Lynn Moore and Paul Robinson from Ralawise, based on the Deeside Industrial Estate, have taken part in the Jobs fair. Lynn said, “We have had a good response, particularly for warehouse roles. We have collected CVs and are quite confident that we will be able to appoint.”
For entrepreneurs thinking of starting up their own business, information and support was available from Carol Williams, from Hicks Randles, and Flintshire County Council’s Business Services.
Carol Williams said: “When people are made redundant, it can get them thinking about starting up their own business, and I have given out information about courses on offer, as well as the New Business Start-up Programme funded by the Welsh Government.”
Kate Catherall from Flintshire County Council’s Business Services said: “We have spoken to people from different age groups who welcomed the opportunity to talk through an idea for business, and to hear about the support we can offer once the business is underway.”
Connah’s Quay resident Helen Taylor visited the Jobs fair, and said:
“I was impressed with the range of information available to support Jobseekers, including tips on interview skills and CV writing, as well as business start-up.”
Flint Communities First holds a weekly Job club every Thursday morning from 10am to 12 noon at 46 Church Street, Flint. Help is available on job search and CV writing as well as Careers Wales Interview Skills workshops and Adult Careers Guidance.
