ARE you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Or are you keen to get back into the local workforce? Then look no further The Inishowen Job Fair could be just what you are looking for.
Following on from the success of Inishowen Development Partnership’s [IDP] inaugural Job Fair last year, this year’s event is set to be even bigger than before.
The Fair, which has a wide range of Inishowen companies– all of which have active vacancies, will take place on Saturday April 26th in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. Free transport will also be available for anyone wishing to attend the event from throughout Inishowen.
The Inishowen Job Fair aims to bridge the gap between talented individuals and local Inishowen businesses across various industries.
Companies already signed up include: Vertiv [E&I Engineering], Forward Emphasis, Circet, TATA Consultancy [formally Premerica] Inishowen Engineering, Lynch Windows, HML and Northwest Cleaning Services.
Sinead McDaid SICAP Team Lead for Enterprise with IDP said they are delighted to build on the success of last year’s Job Fair and having a high calibre of employers come
“Last year more than 300 people came through the door,” said Sinead.
“Multiple local companies hired people as a direct result and it’s great to see so many of those businesses back on board this year.
“We encourage anyone looking for a new job, career change, or hiring opportunity to join us at this fantastic event.”
There will also be a special section this year for childcare providers who will be highlighting opportunities in the early years sector. These include Bizzy bees creche preschool Shelly’s Childcare LTD Little Acorns and Bocan Creche, as well as IDP Community Employment Childcare Scheme.
Pauline Coyle, Community Employment Childcare Supervisor with IDP said the fair is a brilliant chance for anyone who is interested in childcare or for people looking for a new opportunity.
“We’re delighted to have a dedicated section for childcare providers at this years Job Fair,” said Pauline.
“Childcare is such a growing and vital sector in Inishowen at the minute and we’re thrilled to be joined by fantastic early years services from Bocan, Buncrana, Clonmany and Carndonagh.
“It really isa great chance for anyone interested in a career in childcare to meet local providers, learn about the sector, and explore the many rewarding opportunities available,” added Pauline.
The Job Fair will also have information on apprenticeships, with Donegal ETB and Northwest Regional College in attendance to showcase their courses for apprentices as well as active opportunities which are available for apprentices in Inishowen now.
“We’re delighted to have the apprenticeships onboard this year as there was young people in attendance looking to get into this field,” said Sinead McDaid.
IDP is also providing free transport from Moville, Carndonagh, Ballyliffin, Muff and Burnfoot, to ensure the Job Fair is accessible to everyone in the peninsula.
Booking for this will be necessary though and can be done via the link below or by calling IDP on 07493 62218.
Meanwhile IDP’s five employment support officers will also be on hand during the Job Fair to provide on the spot career and CV advice – giving people a vital opportunity to tidy up their CVs before engaging with the employers in the room.
For a full list of the employers attending see our up to date poster here:
