Job seekers benefit from City Jobs Fair

The event was organised as part of the Wolverhampton Business Programme.

Over 1,200 job seekers visited the annual City Jobs Fair last Friday at Molineux Stadium.

More than 45 employers from across the City of Wolverhampton showcased the 2,710 positions, jobs and apprenticeships available.

Employers included The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Homes, Aspray 24, Liberty Industries, West Midlands Pension Fund, Cargill Meats Europe, PLANit Global, Fostering for Wolverhampton, and Orridge & Co.

Attendees also received information on support and training on offer from organisations such as Wolverhampton Adult Education Service, University of Wolverhampton, City of Wolverhampton College and Wolves at Work.

The event was sponsored by Workbox - an initiative which gives residents information about jobs, training and support on offer in the city.

Councillor Peter Bilson, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader, said: "We are delighted with the number of city jobseekers we were able to empower by attracting them to the fair.

"We have also received very positive feedback from the employers that exhibited, who appreciate the economic regeneration priorities of the city.

"It is vital everyone in the city continues working together to get people into work so everyone can benefit from the £3.7 million of investment that is on site or planned in the City of Wolverhampton."

The City of Wolverhampton is supporting businesses of all types and sizes to start, grow and succeed with a programme of free events taking place between 23 September and 3 October. Visit INVEST Wolverhampton for more details.