Jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers in Northumberland are invited to join in with events taking place to mark UK Employability Day on Friday 30 June.  
 

From CV writing, interview tips and free skills checks to advice about courses that can boost your confidence and qualifications – our team of experts will be on hand to help. 
 

There will also be chance to meet with leading employers about the jobs they have available to apply for now.  
 

Employability Day is the UK’s largest celebration for organisations supporting people to gain, sustain and progress in work, helping to transform the lives of individuals and their communities. 
 

Coordinated by the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA), hundreds of businesses, charities and other bodies will throw open their doors to raise awareness about how they support local people. This year’s theme is #WorkingForBetterWork. 
 

Councillor Wojciech Ploszaj, Cabinet Member for Supporting Business and Opportunities at Northumberland County Council, said: “We know that quality and sustainable careers are vital in tackling inequalities and improving the lives of our residents.   
 

“There are lots of new opportunities for employment that are being generated by investment across our county.  
 

“However, many employers are finding it difficult to recruit the right people and too many residents are not getting the training and jobs they seek to fulfil their career aspirations. 
 

“We work with employers, training providers, and our voluntary and community sector services to make sure there are pathways to good quality and sustainable jobs. 
 

“UK Employability Day is a chance to showcase these opportunities and the support available to make sure that they are accessible to residents.” 

 

 

One of the ways Northumberland is working to address these issues is through the Northumberland Employment Partnership, funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority. It is bringing together organisations to support residents and local employers to upskill the workforce and for residents to move into good quality work. 

On Friday June 30, The Spetchells Centre in Prudhoe will host a jobs fair for National Employability Day bringing together local employers, volunteering opportunities, and services to support residents to gain work, and progress in work, including careers advice and application guidance. 
 

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Skills will be available to discuss their vacancies, alongside other employers offering local job opportunities including NHS, Thompsons, Home Instead, Essity, Burn Brae Care, Newcastle United Foundation, Virgin Media and Karbon Homes. 
 

Advice and guidance will be available too from Community Action Northumberland’s Rural Employment Hubs, National Careers Service, Making a Difference, What's On Events and Volunteering in Prudhoe. 

 

Join us on Friday 30 June, 10am - 3pm 
 

In Alnwick, the newly refurbished Learning Centre and Community Campus at the former Lindisfarne School will be buzzing with activities as Northumberland Skills showcases the wide range of support it offers for school leavers and adults.    
 

There will be information on part-time courses, employment programmes and apprenticeship training programmes; employability advice from our expert employment coaches, free CV checks and how to present your skills and experience to employers. 
 

There will also be free English, maths & IT skills checks and advice about courses and training opportunities.  
 

You’ll also be able to find out more from our Northumberland Communities Together and libraries team, Alnwick Town Council, Citizens Advice Northumberland, Alnwick Jobcentre and The Alnwick Garden.   
 

There is no need to book – just drop in at any time throughout the day.  
 

Support and advice is available to school leavers and adults anywhere in Northumberland at any time. 
 

To find out more about Northumberland Skills visit: https://www.northumberlandskills.co.uk/ 
 

Organisations that want to get involved, or Northumberland residents looking for support or advice, can get more information by contacting: employabilityandinclusion@northumberland.gov.uk