Hundreds of people looking for work, new skills or qualifications have already benefitted from Renfrewshire Employability Month \u2013 and there are still a number of events still to come.<\/p>\n
The Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP) is running a packed programme of recruitment events, employer workshops and school and college visits throughout September, with major employers including WH Malcolm and Scottish Leather Group involved.<\/p>\n
Jobs fairs, volunteering events, and information sessions on careers in logistics, the environment, digital and sport have already taken place as hundreds of people access the support provided by Renfrewshire Council and its partners.<\/p>\n
Events still to come include:
\u2022 Careers With Purpose \u2013 Jobs in the voluntary and community sector \u2013 Thursday 18 September, The Russell Institute
\u2022 Self-Employment with Start-Up Street \u2013 Thursday 18 September, Start-Up Street Renfrew
\u2022 First impressions count: Interview advice for jobs \u2013 Friday 19 September, Southend Action Centre
\u2022 Working in the Public Sector \u2013 Careers that Count \u2013 Tuesday 23 September, Paisley Town Hall
\u2022 Careers advice clinic \u2013 Tuesday 23 September, Southend Action Centre
\u2022 Jobs Fair \u2013 Thursday 25 September, Russell Institute<\/p>\n
Councillor Andy Steel, Convener of Renfrewshire Council\u2019s Economy and Regeneration Policy Board, said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to see such a positive response so far as employers throughout Renfrewshire try to attract new talent to their organisation and our employability teams support people into the workplace or further education.<\/p>\n
\u201cEmployability Month gives us the chance to showcase the range of opportunities on offer, but also highlight the advice and support we provide throughout the year to those looking for work, a career change or a new direction entirely.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s still a number of events to come before the month ends so I\u2019d encourage everyone to meet with our fantastic council team or our partners and find your next role, whatever that might be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Renfrewshire\u2019s LEP has been established for over 14 years and is recognised nationally as best practice in terms of local place-based partnership approaches to meeting the needs of the local area.<\/p>\n
More than 1,900 residents in the past year have been supported by Renfrewshire Council\u2019s employability services to overcome barriers to work and secure positive employment, education and training opportunities.<\/p>\n