Thurrock Council is hosting a free careers fair for residents to learn about the growing opportunities in Construction, Green Skills, Transport & Logistics.
The event is taking place on Thursday 15 October at the Thameside Theatre and is being hosted in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and sponsored by Statera.
Residents can attend from 10am to 12pm, with a quieter session for neurodiverse people taking place from 12pm to 1pm.
A range of exciting employers and training providers will be in attendance, including:
- Balfour Beatty & Bouygues Murphy
- The Skills Centre
- DWP Disability Confidence Team
- HDS Tilbury
- Thurrock Library Services
- McLaughlin Harvey
- MEARS
- M Group Ltd
- Reliable Contractors
- SCP Construction
- STC Group
- Sureserve Compliance Central Ltd
- Thurrock Adult Community College
- USP College
- VNA Recruitment
- ZEST
- Henderson Taylor
- Inspire Employability and Skills
Cllr Milena Bingley, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Children’s Services, said: "This careers fair is a fantastic opportunity for Thurrock residents to meet employers face-to-face, discover current vacancies and explore the training available to help them take the next step in their careers.
"Construction, green skills, transport and logistics are sectors with exciting opportunities for people at all stages of their working lives, and we're proud to bring together employers and training providers who can help residents build rewarding careers in our borough."
To learn more about the career support available in Thurrock, visit: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/career-support-for-young-people/thurrock-careers