Young people looking for work?

Thousands of jobs will be available at a unique event to help the region’s young people find work.

The Big Event is a one of a kind recruitment fair organised by the Liverpool City Region’s six local authorities to tackle rising youth unemployment. It will bring together hundreds of employers for one day only, to promote their current job vacancies.

More than 220 companies will have thousands of jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities, in construction, hospitality, retail and more, available for 16-24 year olds who are looking for work.

Experienced advisors will be on hand to help with application forms, CV writing, plus other support and guidance and job seekers will get hands on experience with a number of taster sessions, workshops and demonstrations. The Big Event will take place on Tuesday 7 February at Liverpool Echo Arena, 10am– 6pm. Young people interested need to contact their local Connexions Centre or Job Centre Plus to secure an invite. (Information below on the Connexions offices in Wirral)

In April 2011 the Liverpool City Region’s business-led Employment and Skills Board called for a concerted effort by businesses in the region to create 10,000 apprenticeships for young people. The Big Event represents a big push by local authorities and local businesses to meet this ambitious target.

The Big Event is supported by the European Social Fund and a number of key partner organisations which include Jobcentre Plus, Connexions, National Apprenticeship Service, Greater Merseyside Learning Provider Federation, MerseyTravel plus many more.

There are three Connexions centres in Wirral. They are at Bebington, Birkenhead and Wallasey. More information about each of the centres is given below:

Bebington Connexions Centre
Address: 41/43 Bebington Road, New Ferry CH62 5BE
Phone Number: 0151 472 4600
E-mail Address: bebington@connexionslive.com
Opening Times: Monday 9am-3.30pm, Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm
Nearest Train Station: Bebington
Facilities: Access for wheelchairs, 5 internet access computers
More Information: No Access Problems. Centre all on ground floor.

Birkenhead Connexions Centre
Address: Conway Buildings, Conway Street, Birkenhead CH41 6JD
Phone Number: 0151 666 4385
Email Address: birkenhead@connexionslive.com
Opening Times: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm
Nearest Train Station/s: Conway Park or Hamilton Square
Facilities: Access for Disabled and Wheelchairs, Cyber Suite internet access
More Information: Birkenhead main Bus Station is opposite Conway Buildings

Wallasey Connexions Centre
Address: Liscard Municipal Buildings, 52 Seaview Road, Wallasey CH45 4LA
Phone Number: 0151 638 5625
Email Address: wallasey@connexionslive.com
Opening Times: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm
Nearest Train Station: Wallasey Village
Facilities: Access for wheelchairs, 2 internet access computers