A FREE virtual event will be available to provide support for people looking for work opportunities in North Wales.

The event, called Opportunity North Wales, will run online on January 21 from 10am to noon, and is a partnership event between Working Wales, delivered by Careers Wales, The Department of Work and Pensions and The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership.

People attending the event will be able to browse a range of fantastic employment and training opportunities within the region.

Jobseekers can find out more about vacancies available through on-demand videos from the employers themselves, explaining more about the roles and the candidates they are looking for.

A number of the employers from across the region will be in attendance to answer questions live direct from attendees through the live chat feature, including Enterprise Hub Wrexham, Conwy County Borough Council, and Presthaven.

There will also be information provided about other opportunities such as apprenticeships, training schemes and employability support in the north Wales area and how these can help the attendees.

Head of Employment Advice for Working Wales, Mandy Ifans, said: “Covid-19 restrictions continue to prevent any face-to-face careers fairs or employer events going ahead, and jobseekers and employers are relying on virtual channels to find jobs and fill vacancies.

“We’re delighted to be able to host this type of event online to continue to provide much-needed support to those looking for work during the pandemic.

“We hope that by bringing together employers and job seekers, we can help improve employment prospects for people in north Wales during such a difficult time.”

Sian Lloyd-Roberts, Regional Skills Manager, North Wales Regional Skills Partnership (NWRSP), said: “It is more important than ever that we provide whatever support we can for those seeking work and training. Many people are at risk of redundancy or have lost their jobs in recent months and it is a stressful time for them.

“However, opportunities and a wealth of advice are available across the region and by working together, and with businesses, we can ensure people with the right skills are matched with vacancies or can access the training they need to obtain those skills.

“I urge people to seek the assistance that is available and not to miss the virtual jobs fair that will showcase a wide range of employment prospects in North Wales.”

To sign up for the free event please click here or visit the events page on the Working Wales website.

Available to anyone over the age of 16, Working Wales provides a one-to-one, tailored employability advice and guidance service, supporting people across Wales with job searching, CV writing, interview preparation, training and upskilling as well as with redundancy support.

To access direct support and advice from Working Wales please call the dedicated telephone line on 0800 028 4844, email workingwales@careerswales.gov.wales, or contact the team through Facebook messenger or live chat, from Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm and Fridays 9am – 4.30pm.