An employment and support event will be held in Rossendale next week to help those looking for work.

The event, which will run from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday, June 14, is open to anyone looking for work or who may need support to move into work.

The free event is open to people of all ages, is being run by Rossendale Works, and will be held at Futures Park in Bacup.

The project provides tailored support, job fairs and free pre-employment training courses and has helped more than 200 people in the borough find jobs in the last year.

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Businesses, organisations, and training providers based in Rossendale will be at the event offering help and advice to those looking for employment or further training on jobs and courses that are available.

Paul Becouarn, Rossendale Works project lead, said: “The job fair will be host to an impressive line-up of local recruiters including We Buy Books, Rossendale Police, and Rossendale Holiday Cottages and Glamping, all providing an opportunity for job seekers to find out more about the vacancies they have available.

“It gives you a chance to showcase your skills, personality, and passion in person to decision-makers who are eager to find talent. A meeting in person leaves a lasting impression that no online application can match.

“In addition, our team will be available to talk to you about our free ongoing mentoring and support, which can boost your experience and confidence to help you in your search for work.”

The HARRI Bus will be joining the fair in the car park and onboard there will be groups offering information on other issues including quitting smoking, diabetic DESMOND, Steady On, Myplace, Lancashire Victim Support and more.

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The vehicle also includes a private consulting area with disabled access.

The last job fair in January was the most successful the Rossendale Works team has ever held with a number of attendees finding employment through visiting the fair, with some being offered jobs on the spot.

Rossendale Council Leader Cllr Alyson Barnes said: “It’s such a simple idea to bring local businesses and training providers together in the same room with those seeing employment but it really works, and they have been a great success.

"The increasing numbers of attendees and business we get each time along with the number people finding work is testament to that.”