The Brunel Recruitment Fair

The Brunel is hosting a new initiative to bring job and training opportunities to the people of Swindon.

The one-day event is on Thursday 14th March 2013 and is free to attend.

The Job Fair is being held in the Centre’s Arcade and Plaza between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, numerous local businesses and organisations have thrown their support behind the event.

Bernard Ferris of First Investments, the Centre’s management company said, “we know that the employment situation in Swindon has been dealt several blows recently, so we wanted to show our support to the various agencies and organisations that are assisting those looking for work.

We decided that by offering those connected with the employment industry our mall space, without charge, we could make it possible to hold a Job Fair. We know this will, inevitably, help people in Swindon who are looking for work and training opportunities.”

New College and Swindon College will both be in attendance at the event as well as several recruitment agencies and Total Guide to Swindon.

Total Swindon will have our own stand at the event in order to highlight our highly successful Jobs section - www.totalswindon.com/jobs which features local job vacancies.

Local job hunters can view the latest jobs from local recruiters and upload their CV and apply online. Plus, anyone who registers on the site on that day will go in to a draw to win £40 worth of Brunel vouchers.

The event has been timed to coincide with National Apprenticeship week. Businesses that want to find out more about taking on apprentices, plus those looking for apprenticeships, can come along and find out more from the many organisations involved.

BMW Swindon will be attending the event and are looking to take on apprentices at their Swindon Plant.

Rebecca Harker, Franchise Director of Select Appointments said: “we are extremely pleased to be a part of the job fair at The Brunel. We are looking forward to meeting people in the town, showing what we have to offer in the office and engineering sectors that we specialise in.”

Advice and information will be offered by Jobcentre Plus, who are also exhibiting. “We are wholly supportive of the national agenda on apprenticeships, which is why we want to be involved in this initiative,” said Jill Annal, Partnerships Manager at Swindon Job Centre. “We have also recently launched the Wage Incentive. There is up to £2275 available for employers who take unemployed 18-24 year olds into full-time jobs. Employers and young people can find out more by visiting our stand.”

Liz Ledger of Total Swindon, added “I think it’s great that our shopping sponsors The Brunel are highlighting the many employment opportunities that people in Swindon have available to them, it’s tough market out there and people need all of the help and support they can get”

If you would like to find our more or would like to exhibit at The Brunel Job Fair contact Kerry Hunter of The Brunel Centre, telephone 01793 525857 or email [email protected]