Keighley Jobs and Training Fair - Creating Opportunities in the Heart of the Community
Overview
The Keighley Jobs & Training Fair (10/03/2026), held at the Sangat Community Centre, successfully brought together 16 employers, training providers, and support organisations for a vibrant, high impact community event. Designed to connect local residents with live job vacancies and skills building opportunities, the fair once again demonstrated its value as a key platform for supporting meaningful employment pathways.
Event Objectives
• Connect jobseekers with employers / training providers offering real opportunities
• Empower residents through practical skills support, including CV advice and employability guidance
• Strengthen partnerships between local organisations
• Showcase career and training pathways across multiple sectors
The Event
From start to finish, the venue was filled with energy, conversations, and meaningful engagement. Jobseekers explored roles, training options and apprenticeships, while employers reported steady footfall and high quality interactions throughout the day.
Participating Organisations
A wide range of organisations took part, including: SkillsHouse • DWP • West Yorkshire Police • Shipley College • United Response • Keighley College • Ogden Fulfilment Ltd • Rehability UK Group • Realise • Catch22 • Northern • Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice • Dales Community Care Ltd • Ex Pressed Steel Panels Ltd • Keighley Made • PureGym
The event showcased opportunities across policing, logistics, social care, further education, rail, health & wellbeing, manufacturing and community services.
CV Workshop Success
A key highlight of the fair was the delivery of two CV workshop sessions, led by the SkillsHouse Employment Adviser Moin. These 40 minute sessions were designed to help jobseekers understand how to structure, write/ polish their CVs to improve their chances of securing interviews.
• Each session was fully attended
• Attendees received tailored guidance, practical tips and examples of strong CV formatting
• Many participants commented that the session gave them renewed confidence in applying for roles at the fair
This added skills focused element proved to be a valuable enhancement to the event, enabling jobseekers not only to meet employers but also to strengthen their employability toolkit on the spot.
Impact
The fair delivered strong outcomes for the community:
• High engagement across all employer and training provider stands
• Positive feedback from exhibitors about candidate quality and enthusiasm
• Practical skills support delivered through the well received CV workshops
• Strong community participation in a welcoming, inclusive environment
• Immediate recruitment interest, with several employers identifying potential candidates
The combination of employer engagement and employability support created a rounded experience for attendees, boosting both confidence and opportunity.
Partnership Working
The success of this event reflects the ongoing commitment of SkillsHouse, employers, community partners and the Sangat Community Centre to improving employment outcomes across Keighley. The collaborative approach ensures residents continue to benefit from accessible, high quality opportunities and support.
Conclusion
The Keighley Jobs & Training Fair once again demonstrated its importance as a community driven event that connects people with real career and training pathways. With strong attendance (75 local jobseekers attended the event), excellent employer engagement and the added value of practical CV workshops, the fair delivered measurable impact and meaningful outcomes for jobseekers.
This model of bringing opportunities, advice, and community support together under one roof continues to strengthen Keighley’s local employment landscape — and paves the way for even more success in the future.