Harborough Jobs Week

Monday 15 – Friday 19 May 2023

There is lots going on to support you in improving your employability skills and find local jobs!

  • Interview Skills Workshop

  • VAL: Numeracy and volunteering

  • Job Fair in Market Harborough

  • Business in the Spotlight: Jobs Week Special

  • Free information and resources

Interview Skills Workshop

Where: The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG

Date: Tuesday 16 May 2023

Time: 10:30am – 11:45am or 12:30pm – 1:45pm

Prepare for the Harborough Jobs Fair on Thursday 18 May with this Interview Skills workshop, delivered by the National Careers Service.

You will learn what to expect from interviews, explore how to answer questions to highlight your strengths, identify questions to ask employers and hear about the other support available through the National Careers Service.

VAL: Multiply and Volunteering Information Event

Date: Tuesday 16 May
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: The Wycliffe Rooms, George Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4ED

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) will be at the Wycliffe Rooms in Lutterworth on Tuesday 16 May 1-3pm to promote their work around Volunteering and the Multiply Project in Lutterworth and Blaby to support adults around improving their numeracy skills. Come along to have a chat if you would like to get involved in Volunteering or could use some support around improving your numeracy skills.

VAL Volunteering: https://volunteer.valonline.org.uk/
Multiply Project: https://valonline.org.uk/multiply-project/
Contact them on helpline@valonline.org.uk or 0116 2575050 if you would further information.

Harborough Job Fair

Where: The Council Chamber, The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG

Date: Thursday 18 May 2023

Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Come along anytime between 11am-2pm and speak to some of Harborough’s employers. Find out about new vacancies and opportunities straight from the source! This event to open to anyone.

If you are an employer who wants to attend, please email business@harborough.gov.uk

Organised by the Jobcentre Plus in partnership with Harborough District Council.

Business in the Spotlight: Jobs Week Special

Where: Harborough Innovation Centre

Date: Friday 19 May 2023

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Calling local businesses and employers. The next spotlight event is a special for Harborough Jobs Week and the spotlight will focus on the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions).

Discover the range of free recruitment support that is available through the local job centre from the local Employer Adviser and you will also have the chance to learn how you can become a Disability Confident Employer and the benefits of doing so!

This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow business owners within the Harborough District, and have a guided tour of the Harborough Innovation Centre and their multi-functioning workspaces and meeting areas.

This event is open to all businesses across the Harborough district. Coffee and cake included!