Residents of Barking and Dagenham who are looking for that dream job in hospitality, construction or health and social care will be able to meet a range of employers and training providers at a job fair which takes place on Tuesday 17 September.



The event, run in conjunction with the Job Shop, Jobcentre Plus and the Adult College will see job vacancies across retail, security, childcare, hospitality, warehouse, construction, customer service and health and social care.



Employers on the day will include the Met Police, Barclays Bank, Blueboard Care, Fresh Direct, London Ambulance Service and the Fire Brigade among others.



Councillor Sade Bright, Cabinet Member for Employment, Skills and Aspiration, said: “Barking and Dagenham is London’s growth opportunity and we are determined that in our pursuit of growth, we are determined that none of our residents will be left behind.



“Be it training or matching local people with opportunities with local employers, we want to make sure we are helping our residents into work. Make it a date and I hope to see as many people at the job fair.”



The event will take place on Tuesday 17 September, from 11am to 2pm at the Adult College, 241 – 247 Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham RM9 5QD.