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LARGEST JOBS FAIR Wednesday 11 March 2020 Event Guide Jobs | Apprenticeships | Training Walsall works EXPO 2020 THE BLACK COUNTRY’S LARGEST JOBS FAIR Wednesday 11 March 2020 Event Guide walsallworks @walsallworks Foreword by Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration. Welcome to the seventh Walsall Works Expo, an event that has established itself as the largest jobs and skills fair in the Black Country. Foreword by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands. Around the hall today, you will be able to meet with over 80 exhibitors offering roles and training in a wide range of careers. Each of the ten zones covers an The West Midlands, and indeed Walsall, has seen recent economic development employment sector, so whether you are interested in construction, hospitality and growth and this is set to continue into the foreseeable future. or IT, there will be an appropriate job or apprenticeship on offer. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is committed to ensuring that every I would like to thank all the employers and training providers resident has the opportunity to reach their potential by providing people with the that are exhibiting today and it is pleasing to see the skills to obtain good jobs and careers. To do this we are focussed on improving commitment that these organisations have made to taking skill levels, developing better connections between residents and training offers, on and supporting local people. The Walsall economy while also increasing employment opportunities. grows when talented people are able to take up quality opportunities with our businesses and this event is a great Our investment through the devolved £126m adult education budget (AEB) way to make these connections. means unemployed people and those in low-paid jobs will have the chance to gain vital skills for careers in the region’s fastest-growing industries. Local people I am very pleased to announce that Walsall Works have now supported our are benefiting from flexible, tailored programmes of learning that build their 10,000th local resident. It is very satisfying to see that since we set up the confidence, enhance their wellbeing and give them better career opportunities. programme in 2012, we have helped over 4,000 people into positive outcomes. We have also secured funding to support the construction and digital sectors To celebrate the milestone of 10,000 people onto the programme, the team have which will help local people into work, through the Construction Gateway and recently completed a 10km walk around the borough to highlight some of the Digital Retraining Fund. people and businesses that Walsall Works has helped over the last eight years. Working with our partners in Walsall, we want to showcase and make accessible This included meeting a number of businesses such as Regent Engineering who the training and employment opportunities that will help people to develop their received one of our Apprenticeship Grants and visiting people being supported skills. We are also providing the necessary investment in lifelong learning which at our job club in Darlaston. is such a key issue given our ageing workforce and the growing impact of new technology on employment and jobs. To become part of the Walsall Works programme, please visit our stand in the centre of the room. Here you will be able to sign up for regular job updates and access intensive support. Whatever your age, experience or personal circumstances, the team will be able to provide expert advice and guidance to get you into your chosen career. You can also visit www.walsallworks.com to keep updated of all the latest opportunities that are available. 2 3 Welcome to the Walsall Works Expo You may notice this Expo is laid out a bit differently to previous years. The room Black Country has been divided into zones, each covering a different employment sector with many different types of career. A map is provided in the middle pages of this guide and each zone is situated around the edges of the hall. On entry, you will see a number of exhibitors in the centre of the hall. Each of these providers can support you with training and matching to available jobs. Remember to go to the Walsall Works stand to sign up for our weekly Building your path to a brighter future! job bulletins. Support programme for 16-29 year old who are not in employment, training or education. WHG Stand 78 & 79 0300 555666 [email protected] Walsall Works Walsall Stand 80 works 01922 654353 [email protected] talk to us Opportunities result Access courses, Jobcentre Plus Our experienced and New job, exciting training and Stand 81 friendly team are career, boosted ready to support you employability skills confidence, clear www.dwp.gov.uk through your journey and much more! pathway to your future Ou r customer's stories! Black Country Impact We supported Sophie with s ecuring work experience with V irgin Trains. Black Country Stand 82 Sophie is now employed by Virgin trains and excelling in her role! 01922 654364 Sam joined the program, supported by his advisor Helen. Sam obtained his [email protected] Contact us: SIA licence and starting his new job as Corporate Security Officer! Start your journey now! 01922 654364 Local Education and Development (LEAD) Stand 83 [email protected] 07757 774421 [email protected] 4 Construction Zone ValYou Recruitment The West Midlands is currently undergoing a boom in construction. In addition to Stand 27 thousands of new houses across the region, large public projects such as HS2 01543 677244 and the Commonwealth Games offer the opportunity to get into and prosper in [email protected] this sector. This includes working on sites, building roads and maintaining infrastructure and roles can range from general labouring to more technical positions. As a traditionally male-dominated sector, there is a particular push for to take on Lovell women and under-represented groups. Stand 28 0121 4218300 The HS2 rail development is expecting to employ 30,000 people at its peak including 2,000 new apprentices, speak with Balfour Beatty Vinci to find out more. There are also opportunities to work on the Junction 10 redevelopment with John Sisk and many more projects through other exhibitors. John Sisk & Son Stand 29 Balfour Beatty VINCI working on behalf of HS2 01727 871450 Stand 22 & 23 [email protected] 07711 782511 balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk/work-with-us-2 CITB - Construction Industry Training Board SkyBlue Recruitment Stand 30 Stand 24 07866 7866443 0333 0000 127 [email protected] [email protected] Comex 2000 Women into Construction Stand 24 Stand 25 07970 169351 07848 681113 [email protected] [email protected] Fortel Services Barhale Stand 26 Stand 32 07792 469451 [email protected] [email protected] 6 7 Customer Service and Hospitality Zone Those with people skills can find many ways of prospering in a customer service or hospitality career. Ranging from face-to-face roles such as in retail, to customer care and account management, if you are outgoing, a good listener and eager to make a sale, you can find a fulfilling future in this sector. whg’s Employment and Training Team offers a tailored package of Exhibitors include hotels and venues as well as funeral care and the different support for Customers unemployed aged 16 or over. We can help you; roles available at Birmingham Airport. Many positions involve a good amount of flexibility and you will find both part-time and full-time jobs. This is ideal if you Manage your finances and digital skills need to fit your work around other commitments or study. Find work, through regular job clubs and open days Stadium Explore job and apprenticeship opportunities with local Employers Stand 72 Access a wide range of free training courses to help you gain additional 024 7518 9999 skills [email protected] Find work experience and volunteering opportunities Wolverhampton Racecourse Stand 73 Overcome barriers to work/training through VIEW The People’s Fund. 01902 390000 Confidence building sessions, basic IT, CV writing, help with English and [email protected] Maths Walsall Football Club / WFC The Venue Stand 74 0207 8264577 In addition to the Employment an Training services, other services [email protected] available to our customers are; Well Training Stand 75 Money Advice Team - The whg Money Advice Service offers free, confidential, expert advice and support with managing your money 0121 752 0968 [email protected] Health and Wellbeing Team - Tailored to your individual needs and goals, Fairlawns Hotel & Spa whether that’s helping you to continue to live in your own home, staying Stand 76 healthy, getting active or being connected with others. 01922 455122 [email protected] Midcounties Cooperative Stand 77 [email protected] 01922 621808 www.whg.uk.com [email protected] @whgTheWorkplace @wearewhg @walsallwhg 8 Digital Zone There is no denying that the future is digital. With new technologies transforming everything from our weekly shop to the way we work. A recent study found that nearly 70% of all jobs now require at least basic digital skills. 6,250 people are employed in Walsall within a job linked directly to the digital sector and as one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, this is bound to increase. To help with increasing these vital skills, our exhibitors specialise in the digital sector and can offer you opportunities to build your IT and coding skills and increase your employability to digital employers. Fircroft College of Adult Education Stand 68 0121 472 0116 [email protected] Netcom Training Stand 69 0121 4509300 [email protected] Keyboard Specialists Stand 70 0203 4740234 [email protected] Urban Hax Stand 71 07977 069433 [email protected] 10 Healthcare Zone Sevacare The health and care sector is a vital part of our region and as the population of Stand 5 people requiring these services increases, there will continue to be a need for 0121 5064281 more and different jobs.
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