Major employers including Leeds United FC, Arriva, Equans and First Response Group will join leading training providers Bradford College, Lifelong Learning Centre and Catch 22 at the inaugural Unity Careers Fair next month.
The Yorkshire Asian Business Association has also signed up to exhibit at the event.
The free event, organised by prominent BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, will take place on Tuesday 22 September from noon – 5.30pm at the Ramgarhia Sports Centre on Chapeltown Road in Leeds.
Jobs, training, careers advice, training and volunteering opportunities will be on offer from employers and agencies.
A series of guest speakers will also give talks on a range of employment-related topics throughout the day.
Attendees will include Leeds City Council Leader Cllr James Lewis, Deputy Leader Cllr Salma Arif, West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Baroness Alison Lowe OBE, and local ward councillors.
Food and refreshments will be served.
Sean Kelly, Unity Homes and Enterprise Regeneration Manager, said:
This is a fantastic event for anyone seeking work, a change in career, an apprenticeship, training or returning to work.
“We are excited by the quality of employers and trainers who have already signed up with numerous vacancies on offer.
“There is still some space for a few more stalls and I would ask other prospective exhibitors to get in touch as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Cedric Boston, Unity Homes and Enterprise Chief Executive, said:
The first Unity Careers Fair is a landmark moment for us as a BME housing association committed to working with local communities to boost their life prospects.
“Our award-winning Employment Services team are experts in helping people to gain employment and training opportunities.
“Working with key partners, this event will enable them to do this on a much larger scale with many lives hopefully changed for the better.
Although entry is free of charge, numbers are limited and attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve their place by logging on to Eventbrite and entering ‘Unity Careers Fair.’
Employers interested in hosting a stall are invited to email EmploymentOutreach@unityha.co.uk for further details.
