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The event, held at Weston Town Hall Library from 10am – 1.30pm, will bring together employers, training providers, and specialist support organisations to help young people and adults take their next steps into work, training, or further education.
Many organisations have confirmed attendance, offering a wide range of opportunities, guidance and hands-on support. These include:
- Bristol Airport
- Front Room (Fringe Theatre)
- Weston College (including Kings Trust and Apprenticeships)
- WorkWell
- National Career Service (NCS)
- North Somerset Sports Foundation (SCL)
- JCP
- Womble Bond Dickinson
- VANS
- NSEC
- Read Easy
- All Set West
- Galliford Try
The Employability Day is part of Opportunity North Somerset, the council’s free job support service funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
It forms a new addition to the programme’s weekly drop-in employability sessions, held every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Weston Town Hall Library, where residents can access one-to-one support without an appointment.
Specialist advisors are available weekly to help with CVs, job applications, training recommendations, confidence building, and connecting jobseekers with local employers. The November Employability Day expands this offer, bringing multiple organisations into one space to give residents, especially care leavers, broader access to opportunities.
Cllr Catherine Gibbons, Deputy Leader of North Somerset Council and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Families and Lifelong Learning, said:
"We encourage everyone looking for their first step onto the career ladder to come along to this free event and talk to potential employers. This Employability Day offers a welcoming space to explore opportunities, ask questions and build confidence. We are proud to offer continued support to our young people; it can make such a difference when moving into adulthood. We’re also proud to hold the event in Care Leaver’s month, supporting our care leavers find employment and help them gain further independence.”
Cllr Mark Canniford, Cabinet Member for the Economy, added:
"By bringing together local employers and support organisations, this event will help residents overcome barriers into work and help build confidence when returning to work. We encourage any business with vacancies to get involved."
The Employability Day is free and open to all, with a particular focus on supporting care leavers aged 17 to 25.
For more information, or for businesses wishing to advertise vacancies, email skillssupport@n-somerset.gov.uk or call 07385 146356 / 07385 146355.
To learn more about Opportunity North Somerset, visit: Opportunity North Somerset | In North Somerset