Jobseekers to receive boost from Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon during National Careers Week

Jobseekers in the Greater Exeter area are to receive sector specific advice and information, thanks to a unique series of events provided by Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon as part of National Careers Week.

National Careers Week consists of a series of activities aimed at students and jobseekers and runs from 7-12 March.

The daily advice events at the Exeter Works hub in Princesshay, will focus on different sectors such as hospitality and retail, technology, construction and health and social care.

Rhian Hawthorne, Youth Hub coordinator, said that these sectors consistently have a high number of vacancies available.

She added: “Each week we receive details of vacancies across the Greater Exeter area, and businesses in these areas consistently share vacancies with us. With so many opportunities available in the area right now, we wanted to put on these events to showcase some of the brilliant roles available right now, and to encourage jobseekers to consider applying for them.”

The events on each day are free, and attendees will be able to talk to experts from Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon, as well as employers from their chosen sectors, and find out more about training opportunities. Amongst those lined up to attend are Hotel du Vin, Bovey Castle, Digital Skills Partnership, Cathedral Appointments, Kier, Building Greater Exeter, Proud to Care, Bluebird Care and Exeter College.

The advice hub will be open from 10-2 each day and the events are as follows:

Monday – hospitality and retail

Tuesday – digital and technology

Wednesday – construction

Thursday – health and social care

The week concludes on the Friday with a business-focussed event, aimed at supporting Exeter’s employers in attracting and retaining staff.

For further information, go to exeterworks.org or search for Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.