First Unity Careers Fair set to take place in Leeds
Big name employers are lining up to welcome jobseekers in the area later this month.
Leeds United FC, Arriva, Equans and First Response Group have joined leading training providers Bradford College, Lifelong Learning Centre and Catch 22, together with the Yorkshire Asian Business Association, in signing up to exhibit at the inaugural Unity Careers Fair in Leeds.
The free event, organised by prominent BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, will take place on Tuesday September 22 from noon – 5.30pm at the Ramgarhia Sports Centre on Chapeltown Road in Leeds.
Sean Kelly, Unity Homes and Enterprise Regeneration Manager, said: “This is a fantastic event for anyone seeking work, a change in career, an apprenticeship, training or returning to work.
“We are excited by the quality of employers and trainers who have already signed up with numerous vacancies on offer.
“There is still some space for a few more stalls and I would ask other prospective exhibitors to get in touch as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
Jobs, training, careers advice, training and volunteering opportunities will be on offer from employers and agencies.
A series of guest speakers will also give talks on a range of employment-related topics throughout the day.
Attendees will include Leeds City Council Leader Coun James Lewis, Deputy Leader Coun Salma Arif, West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Baroness Alison Lowe OBE, and local ward councillors.
Cedric Boston, Unity Homes and Enterprise Chief Executive, said: “The first Unity Careers Fair is a landmark moment for us as a BME housing association committed to working with local communities to boost their life prospects.
“Our award-winning Employment Services team are experts in helping people to gain employment and training opportunities.
“Working with key partners, this event will enable them to do this on a much larger scale with many lives hopefully changed for the better.”
Although entry is free of charge, numbers are limited and attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve their place by logging on to Eventbrite and entering ‘Unity Careers Fair.’
Employers interested in hosting a stall are invited to email [email protected] for further details.