Flintshire County Council has announced Holywell will host its first Careers event next week.

The Flintshire Jobs, Skills and Careers Event will be held in Holywell Town Centre on Thursday, July 28. 

Communities For Work Plus Flintshire, Jobcentre Plus and Careers Wales are bringing together local employers, service providers and job seekers at Tower Gardens, Holywell CH8 7TG from 10am to 2pm.

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They will be on hand to provide information and practical advice on how to find a job.

Information about training and volunteering opportunities in your community will also be available as well as a CV checkpoint and application station to apply for jobs on the spot. 

The Leader: Poster for the Holywell Jobs and Skills eventPoster for the Holywell Jobs and Skills event

Many council services will be represented as well as the following local employers and organisations: Oscar Meyer, Army, Gap Personnel, North Wales Police, Haven, Welsh Water, Stamford Gate, Nice Pak, New Directions,Hays Recruitment, Newydd Catering and Cleaning, MHC, 2 Sisters, John Dale (Accrol), Home Instead Homecareand Randstad recruiting for Schneider Electrical in Flint.

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MS Sam Rowlands has said he was delighted to see this initiative being held in the town and called on employers to sign up. 

He said: “I am pleased to promote this event which helps both employers looking to recruit and those looking for work.

“It is an excellent initiative and brings together local employers, service providers and job seekers to help those people who want to work in this area.

“It also gives genuine job seekers the opportunity to meet with prospective employers and discuss their requirements in various fields including retail, construction and the healthcare and leisure industry."