Young people and community members are being encouraged to Trade Up to a Better Future at the upcoming Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo, being held at the Granville Centre in Granville on Tuesday, 13 June.
In its third year, the annual expo is a one-stop shop for employment and career needs, featuring a diverse range of industries and sectors that will provide different job prospects, educational programs and vocational training options available in the local area.
Mayor Lisa Lake said that the expo aims to provide employment opportunities and address the unique challenges faced by residents and young people in today's competitive job market.
"We know that securing employment can be challenging, with the average unemployment rate in Cumberland higher when compared to the national average."
"There are many factors that contribute to these employment figures, including language barriers and knowledge about employment opportunities. We hope that our community members will feel inspired to come along and take advantage of the resources and information available at the expo, so that they can attain new skills and feel empowered to trade up to a better career."
Held from 9.30am - 3pm, the Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo will be packed with resources and information sessions including assistance with resume writing and job searching, as well as a number of seminars and workshops including Connecting Women to Trades, Dress for Success, and How to Obtain an Apprenticeship.
The event will bring together career experts, educational institutions such as TAFE and universities, training providers and several local employers who will be providing career opportunities in the areas of landscaping, sales and civil construction.
Auburn Youth Centre Inc, Executive Officer, Dean de Haas said he hoped the expo would help inspire young people with their career options.
"We really want to provide young people with positive pathways so that they feel supported, find opportunities and make good decisions about their career, this is what the expo is all about!" he said.
The Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo is organised by the Auburn Youth Centre Inc (AYC) in partnership with Cumberland Council, Workforce Australia and Asuria.
To register for the Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo or to find out more information, visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/cumberland-jobs-and-youth-expo-2023-trade-better-future
