Inclusive Pathways into Construction Recruitment Fair
In partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillsHouse recently organised a jobs and training recruitment fair at Bradford City Hall. Over 100 jobseekers attended the event, which was focused on creating inclusive and accessible pathways into the construction sector.
Employers from companies Morgan Sindall, Bagnalls, Robertson, Equans and Connolly attended to promote a broad range of opportunities including apprenticeships, entry-level jobs, skilled trades, site operations and professional pathways such as engineering and management.
The jobseekers attending were also able to get support through interview coaching, job searching, training and employability programmes and careers advice from SmartWorks, Skills for Work and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as well as other partners specialising in construction training and CSCS certification.
The event was a great success, attracting over 100 people from different backgrounds - young people exploring apprenticeships, adults seeking a career change, people returning to work and those facing barriers to employment. Several jobseekers were signposted to interviews or applications processes and many had meaningful conversations with the employers present. It was also a valuable opportunity for SkillsHouse, CITB, employers and community partners to strengthen their partnership network, which should lead to more collaboration in the future.
SkillsHouse remains committed to building on this momentum, continuing to support Bradford residents into sustainable employment and helping employers access skilled and enthusiastic local talent.
If you would like information on the work we do, contact the Business Engagement team on 01274 437373 or email skillshouse@bradford.gov.uk