Severn Trent and Derby City Council are proud to announce that Severn Trent’s Big Boost for Derby Jobs Fair is returning! The event will take place on Wednesday 23 October 2024, at Pride Park Stadium from 10am to 2pm and is completely free. The jobs fair is designed to help local people in Derby who are looking to upskill or change careers by providing direct access to a variety of employment opportunities and career development resources.
Attendees will benefit from on-site CV writing workshops, interview preparation sessions, and career counselling, ensuring they leave equipped with the skills and confidence needed to help secure employment. The event will feature over 20 employers, showcasing roles across sectors like health care, customer service, engineering, and utilities. Some of the employers attending include:
- Derbyshire Police
- Balfour Beatty
- Deventio Housing Trust
- NHS
- Everyone Active
- And many more yet to be announced!
Severn Trent is introducing innovative tools such as virtual reality interview practice, allowing job seekers to simulate real-life interview experiences. The event will also offer crucial information on cost-of-living support, helping attendees to manage financial challenges while job hunting.
Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Deputy Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, said:
Derby has always been a city of potential, and now more than ever, we want to empower our residents to make bold changes in their careers by enhancing their skills in making a positive impact in job applications and interviews to bolster self-confidence and an ability to “sell themselves” to employers. The Big Boost for Derby Jobs Fair is a fantastic opportunity for people to connect with employers and explore opportunities that can help them build a better- paid future for themselves and their families.
This event is completely free to attend so that we can ensure that everyone has access to the tools they need to thrive in their careers.”
Severn Trent said:
We see you, Derby. We hear you. We want tomorrow to be better than today, for you and the people around you. Whether you are looking to get into work for the first time or would just like a change, Derby is full of new opportunities, new skills, new chances. So, let’s bring everyone together to boost Derby’s potential.”
Those interested in attending can register for free on the Eventbrite page.
If you cannot make the event but still want support with developing your skills or finding a new job, contact the Employment and Skills Hub. As part of the Derby Promise, Derby City Council has launched the Employment and Skills Hub to help you gain the confidence, support and skills to move into employment. The Hub is based at the Council House and is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
You can learn more about the Employment and Skill Hub by visiting their webpage or get in touch with the team by emailing employmentandskills@derby.gov.uk. You can also subscribe to the Derby Jobs Weekly newsletter.