21.07.06
Bodmin careers and jobs fair

Anyone looking for work in Bodmin should head along to Bodmin Football Club on Friday 28 July where there will be a wide range of vacancies on offer with many local employers.

Pam Sekula, who is head of CN4C's employment and training projects, explained: "There will be something for everyone. Perhaps you have retired early but would like to do some part-time work? Maybe health issues prevent you from returning to your previous job and you are now ready to try something different? Maybe you are lacking the necessary qualifications or licence to get that dream job? If you are bringing up children alone you can meet with the lone parent adviser to find out about the support Jobcentre Plus can offer."

The event is being organised by Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C). The idea is to ensure that people living in Bodmin and the surrounding areas are made aware of the support that many agencies can offer. This benefits both local employers and local jobseekers. Local colleges and training providers will be there to offer advice and information on courses and career opportunities. There are also hands-on taster training sessions throughout the day in food preparation, building, decorating, motor vehicle repair, arts and crafts and health and beauty care.

Pam Sekula continued: "As our name suggests, we bring services out into the community to help people on their pathway towards training and work. On Friday we will have six advisers on hand to assist anyone in the Bodmin area to gain information, advice and guidance on training and work opportunities, and the practical support we can offer. Neighbourhood Pathways is a unique employment initiative created by CN4C and Jobcentre Plus and is funded by Jobcentre Plus and the European Social Fund. Pathways can assist individuals to overcome barriers such as transport and childcare costs, qualifications, suitable clothing for work and gap funding between coming off benefits and that first pay packet. It's all voluntary and it's all free. Individuals can make their own choices at their own pace and our Pathways advisers can offer on-going support through the training period, or once someone starts a job."

There will be additional free advice on offer from the Children's Information Service and many other support agencies.

Anyone wanting to know more about CN4C's training and employment services, can call free on 0800 328 4065.

For further information please contact Barbara Smith of Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change on 01736 786421 or email barbarasmith@clara.co.uk.

The Objective One Programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has invested in Neighbourhood Pathways employment programmes which are delivered by CN4C and run in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, through the European Social Fund (ESF).

Editor's notes:

Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) is a community-based regeneration company working with some of the most deprived communities in Cornwall, and building bridges into the wider community.

Neighbourhood Pathways employment programmes are delivered by CN4C, run in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, and financed by Jobcentre Plus and the European Social Fund through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Objective One Programme

Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01872 223439

cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk

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