With more than 75 courses up for grabs, Learning, skills and employment open day is just the job

The Learning, Skills and Employment Open Day is being held from 10am - 12.30pm on Wednesday 10 September, in the Council Chamber in City Hall, Plater Way in Sunderland city centre.

With 30 stalls, the day will include the chance to access over 75 courses, funded via Sunderland City Council's Adult Skills Fund as well as meet employers and find out about a range of job opportunities.

The event is open to all. There's no need to make an appointment, just drop in.

The day offers the opportunity to:

• Find out more about gaining a qualification or learning new skills.
• Meet and speak to a wide range of training providers, employers and organisations who can support you
• Get careers advice and support with CV writing and interview skills
• Find out about fully funded courses open to adults 19+  through the Adult Skills Fund

Councillor Michael Butler, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Child Poverty and Skills at Sunderland City Council, said: "The open day is a great chance to find out more about the wide range of jobs on offer across our city as well as taking advantage of the many opportunities to learn new skills or gain a qualification.

"There really is something for everyone, with everything from information about vacancies and training in social care, health and support services, training courses in the construction sector and opportunities in the travel and tourism, teaching and pharmacy sectors.

"We'll also have lots of practical information on offer on things like confidence building and support with brushing up your CV and job searches, as well as how to prepare for and dress for an interview. Our financial wellbeing team will also be there offering advice on financial support and resources for our residents.

"So if you're looking for a job, or to improve your skills and qualifications, this event is definitely worth coming along to."