Falkirk event to support workers facing redundancy or looking for jobs
Workers dealing with redundancy or looking for work are being encouraged to attend an event next week.
Taking place at Forth Valley College’s Falkirk campus, it will offer support and advice, plus access to job opportunities.
The free event runs from 9am-11.30am on Thursday, May 28, and will include a number of employers with vacancies to fill.
People in Forth Valley affected by job losses have been invited to attend, alongside those affected by the recent job cuts at AIM Engineering and Hescott Engineering.
The event is organised by Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE), the Scottish Government’s initiative for responding to redundancy situations.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) lead on the delivery of PACE support in conjunction with a number of key partners including the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authorities.
Lorna Scott, team leader with SDS and PACE chair for Forth Valley, said: "This event will offer a wide range of useful advice on a variety of topics for anyone who is either unemployed or facing the prospect of unemployment.
“This includes job searching, writing CVs and interview techniques to advice on training, money, pensions and benefits.
“It also offers the chance to meet employers with vacancies to fill, and so I’d encourage anyone affected by the recent job cuts in the area to drop in and see what is available.”
Employers including Scottish Power and Babcock are expected to attend alongside recruitment agencies and organisations offering PACE support including SDS, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and Stirling Councils, Forth Valley College and Business Gateway.
Visit here for more information about PACE redundancy support or call 0800 917 8000.