Roles in the travel, leisure and hospitality sectors were among the many opportunities for jobseekers at Uxbridge College’s recent Jobs Fair at its Hayes campus.
Employers in the tech, engineering, recruitment and private tuition sectors also took part in the event, where the 200 visitors could apply for commercial vacancies, sign up jobs under the Government’s Kickstart programme, or join apprenticeships and short courses.
In all, 24 jobs were offered through the Kickstart scheme, which funds 6 months’ wages plus a £1,500 training and set-up grant for employers. A total of 26 people were also registered on short courses, and six were signed up for apprenticeships.
The Jobs Fair was run by HCUC Apprenticeships & Skills, which provides work-based and professional training programmes for Harrow College and Uxbridge College, in partnership with Uxbridge and Hayes Job Centres.
Giles Strachan, Employability and Projects Manager, HCUC Apprenticeships & Skills, said: “It is so encouraging post-pandemic to be see such growth in job opportunities in the local and regional economy, and to have so many fantastic employers together in one place. The headline figures were extremely pleasing, and we also had significant further interest in apprenticeships and SWAP training courses to support employers with recruitment, and very positive feedback from employers.” Dylan McTaggart, Principal of Uxbridge College, who opened the event, said: “This has been a really successful event with employers energised, engaged, and present in significant volume. This shared endeavour with employers, Job Centre Plus and the College is yet another step on the road towards a stronger workforce.”
