People and communities
Apprenticeship Show taking place in Walsall this week
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An event where people can find out about local apprenticeship opportunities is happening this week in Walsall – and over 300 people have already signed up.
Hosted by Walsall Works, the Apprenticeship Show will take place at the New Art Gallery on Thursday 5 February from 4-7pm. The event aims to support local people to take the first step towards a rewarding and sustainable career, with apprenticeships offering a combination of on-the-job paid work with time allocated for training and study.
A range of local businesses and training providers with live apprenticeship vacancies will be in attendance for people to speak and connect with, including:
- Barnardo’s
- Birmingham Electrical Training
- In-Comm Training
- Performance Through People
- The Royal Air Force (RAF)
- Walsall College
There is plenty of sector diversity on offer too, with employers from construction, engineering, logistics, social care, education, IT and technology all on hand to speak with those interested.
Walsall Council remains committed to bridging the gap between education and employment, ensuring residents, particularly young people, have the right advice, confidence, and opportunities to succeed.
“ Apprenticeships are a fantastic gateway to employment, giving people of all ages the chance to gain real skills and experience whilst earning and learning.
Our skills strategy for Walsall sets out our ambitions for people to learn from cradle to career, and events like this play an important role in connecting residents with employers who are ready to invest in their future. Walsall Works offers a range of free and accessible services to our residents and have trained experts to support people secure the right opportunities and work. “
The event is free, and those interested are encouraged to book their place on the Walsall Works Eventbrite page, link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprenticeship-show-tickets-1976454847654?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, contact the Walsall Works team on 01922 654353 or email walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk.
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About Walsall Works:
Walsall Works is an award-winning initiative funded by Walsall Council. We support local people to find jobs, apprenticeships and access training. We also supporting local businesses that are looking to expand and invest in their future workforce.
People interesting in finding work, apprenticeship or training opportunities can register on the website: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-works
