Listening to Luton

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a Jobs and Opportunities Fair in Luton.

The newly refurbished Hockwell Ring Community Centre is the venue for the event on Wednesday 27th October.

This event is part of the "Your Say, Your Way" initiative with Luton Borough Council, police, health and Fire and Rescue Services, voluntary and community groups who work in partnership to enable residents to set local priorities and have their say about what goes on in the area in which they live.

Accessing the job market is seen as an important priority by the local community in Leagrave and the Jobs and Opportunities Fair will help people prepare to do just that.

The event will point people in the right direction and offer information about job opportunities, apprenticeships, business start up support, and getting back into education. There will also be experts on hand offering help with CVs, job applications and interview preparation. For those wanting to give something back to the local community, volunteer agencies will be available to answer questions.

Cllr Mohammed Ashraf, Executive Member with responsibility for the Council's Community Development Service, said: "Events such as this are very important in the current climate. Putting local people of all ages in touch with job opportunities and helping to prepare them to compete in a competitive job market is vital. Encouraging our young people to be aspirational and think positively about their future is particularly important."

The fair is free and everyone is welcome from 10am until 4pm. To
register your place or for more details, please contact Emma Hunter on 01582 556692 or Emma Purkiss on 01582 548233.

For further details on the Your Say, Your Way project, please see
www.luton.gov.uk/neighbourhood