More than 1000 job seekers attend Walsall Works Jobs and Skills Expo

There were over 70 exhibitors in attendance on the day, including a number of new businesses such as Fairlawns Hotel, JF Hunt, Meamora, Grantrow, CLC and Voyage Care alongside many of the top 10 recruiters in Walsall.    

The event was held at Walsall College’s Hub and saw over 1100 job seekers engage on the day.   

Councillor Mark Statham, Portfolio Holder for Education and Skills at Walsall Council, said, "The Expo was a great opportunity to link local businesses with the great talent we have in the borough. 

"This kind of event is actually what is needed to help people get into work and explore what opportunities are out there for them.    

“This Expo alone has connected 1100 people with 70 different exhibitors to find out about many varied jobs and apprenticeship opportunities in the borough.”   

The Walsall Works Expo is one of the largest job fairs in the West Midlands and is proudly organised by Walsall Council.    

Many in attendance described the event as a success, including Fircroft College who gave out a lot of course brochures on the day and asked to be included in next year’s event.    

The Expo reflects Walsall Council’s continued commitment to supporting young people into quality employment and training.  

This was also exemplified with the opening of The Link in February 2024, a multi-service, drop-in facility in the centre of Walsall where residents can access guidance and information across a wide range of employment, training, careers advice and other support.  

The Link is located at 46 Park Street and operates 9.15am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday and is managed by a team from Walsall College who are trained to provide customers with guidance on pre-employment training, apprenticeships, employability skills, CV writing and careers advice amongst many other services.  

More information on future job fairs can be found at www.walsallworks.com or by calling 01922 654353. 

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About The Link

The Link is a multi-service facility in the centre of Walsall where residents, aged 16 and over, can access guidance, support, and information across a wide range of employment, training, careers advice and other services.    It is intended to empower residents, regardless of their current employment, education, or training status, to seek guidance on the options available to improve their employment opportunities.    The Link is a collaborative service involving the following key stakeholders: 

• The Job Centre (DWP) – helping with job searches, benefits, and employability services 
• Walsall College – providing information on training options and access to educational resources 
• The National Careers Service – delivering expert advice on the pathways to different careers 
• Walsall Housing Group (whg) - providing housing-related services and guidance 
• Walsall Council – offering comprehensive support for a wide range of local issues 
• The University of Wolverhampton - providing guidance on higher education courses