Derbyshire councils team up to host third virtual apprenticeships and jobs fair

The virtual event will take place across all three council’s social media pages on Wednesday, January 27 between 10am and 12noon.

All the vacancies and opportunities can be found by searching for #DerbyshireJobsFair on social media.

The councils will also be sharing vacancies from organisations across the area throughout the event.

After the great success of the first two virtual jobs fairs, which featured hundreds of available roles, it is hoped that even more employers will get involved and showcase the current opportunities they have available.

Many employers have already signed up to advertise vacancies but there are still spaces available.

Coun Amanda Serjeant, deputy leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “It’s fantastic that following the success of the first two virtual jobs fairs that we can work together again to support our communities.

“Covid-19 is having a serious effect on the local economy and it is absolutely vital that we support both businesses and local people.

"Lots of people have lost jobs this year and we must do everything we can to support our residents at this difficult time.”

Carolyn Renwick, North East Derbyshire District Council cabinet member for economic development, commented: “Our last online jobs fair proved extremely successful, reaching tens of thousands of residents who were interested in the vacancies.

"By working in partnership with our neighbouring authorities we can really escalate the opportunities available to a wider audience, at a time when help and opportunity is so desperately needed.”

Liz Smyth, cabinet member for economic development at Bolsover District Council, added: “A virtual jobs fair is the ideal way for people looking for work to find new and exciting opportunities.

"With the difficulties we have all faced during the pandemic it is important that we do what we can to support residents who may have lost their jobs or need to find further employment.”

The event will be held across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media channels.

Businesses wishing to advertise and take part can do so free of charge, email [email protected] for more details.