November 2014

WARWICKSHIRE MEANS BUSINESS

Jonathan Browning on Jobs and Careers

Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Jobs and Careers Fair was a hive of activity. Here, the Chairman of the LEP, Jonathan Browning, speaks about the event's success.

Jonathan Browning Chair of the CW LEP

The enthusiasm and interest shown by everyone who attended the Jobs and Careers Fair which the CWLEP organised earlier this month was extremely impressive.

This was the first event of its kind in the sub-region for a decade and the fact that over 2,000 students from across Coventry and Warwickshire turned up emphasised that this was very much needed.

Employers, colleges, universities, training providers and careers providers gave information and advice not only to years 10 to 13 but also unemployed adults and youngsters Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEETs).

After the initial couple of hours, when the hall at the Ricoh Arena was packed with students, it was great to see more arrive later with over 400 parents.

It was impressive to see the energy and drive the students showed to find out more, whether they already know their chosen career path or are undecided.

Businesses were pleased with the response they received and are busy making following up calls to sign-up their next group of apprentices.

All this is very much part of the CWLEP’s Skills Strategy as we aim to provide highly skilled jobs in a number of sectors to attract people to Coventry and Warwickshire – and keep them here so that we benefit from their knowledge in a number of ways.

Our strategy focuses on using skills to drive growth and create jobs, developing skills to tackle unemployment and ensuring a better fit between education and employment and the Jobs and Careers Fair was part of putting the plan into action.

Careers Event

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