MPs to hold Wiltshire’s biggest careers fair

WILTSHIRE’s biggest Careers Fair is coming to Melksham, hosted by local MP Michelle Donelan jointly with Devizes MP, Danny Kruger.

The Wiltshire MPs have joined forces to help showcase the huge range of local talent, skills and job opportunities in the area, supporting local people and businesses.

The event will take place on Friday 19th January at Melksham Community Campus from 11am to 2pm. The event is free to attend and is open to the whole community, with no ticket needed.

As well as helping young people from local schools to pick a quality career path, the event is also designed to help those who are out of work, those who are looking to reskill or upskill and those who would like a change in career but don’t know where or how to start looking.

Employers from a whole range of industries are confirmed to be attending, including businesses from the engineering, manufacturing, science, retail, legal, logistics and banking industries. Some of those organisations attending include Wincanton, the Royal Navy and the Army, Wiltshire Police, Amazon, Dick Lovett, GWR, HSBC, Wiltshire Council, Lloyds, Goughs Solicitors and many more.

“The event is a great opportunity to find out more about current vacancies and how to apply, discover apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and graduate schemes, ask any questions, and find out more about working life at the employers who are attending,” says a spokesperson for the event. “Google will be providing CV advice and digital training to help attendees who are on their job search.

“Wiltshire College & University Centre are supporting the event and will be on hand to talk about the fantastic range of courses on offer across their campuses including apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and new T-Levels. The event is also kindly supported by Chippenham-based technology company Vysiion, and there are further sponsorship opportunities available for those businesses interested.”

MP Michelle Donelan said, “My first Careers Fair in Chippenham last year was a huge success, so I am delighted to be joining forces with Danny to bring a huge number of local employers together with the community. Kindly supported by Wiltshire College and Vyiision, the event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase local talent, industry and skills, from local businesses to some of the largest employers in the county. Whether you are looking to get back into work, reskill or upskill or find an apprenticeship, there are a whole host of opportunities on offer, so this is the event for you!”

Businesses or organisations who would like to attend the Careers Fair and run a stand are very welcome to email: michelle.donelan.mp@parliament.uk to confirm a place.