A series of job clubs has been launched by Trafford Council to help support residents who are looking for employment.
The job clubs are officially launching on September 4th and will be running at various locations across the borough to support local residents with finding work, training and volunteering opportunities.
The clubs will provide support with searching and applying for jobs; accessing job opportunities across Trafford and beyond; finding and applying for apprenticeships; CV writing; preparing for interviews; job applications and cover letters; using social media to help find work; training and education opportunities and information on digital support.
The clubs will be running on a weekly basis at the following locations:
- Monday 1pm – 3pm: Broomwood Community Centre, Mainwood Road, Timperley WA15 7JF
- Tuesday 10am – 12pm: Stretford Library, Bennett Street, Stretford M32 8AP
- Tuesday 1pm – 3pm: Urmston Library, 34 Golden Way, Urmston M41 0NA
- Wednesday 10am – 12pm: Sale West Community Centre, Newbury Avenue, Sale M33 4QH
- Wednesday 1pm – 3pm: Your Housing Group Partington, Gilmour House, 95 Wood Lane, Partington M31 4LW
- Thursday 10am – 12pm: St Johns Centre, St John's Road, Old Trafford, Stretford M16 7GX
- Thursday 1pm – 3pm: Connexions Sale, Talkshop, Tatton Road, Sale M33 7ZF
Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: “We are delighted to be launching these new job clubs in Trafford – it is a fabulous initiative. The Council is committed to helping as many residents as possible find employment and the clubs will do just that. We have also made supporting people out of poverty a corporate priority and the clubs also supports this commitment.”
The Council is running initial taster sessions week commencing 21st August where people can come and find out more about the job clubs and the support on offer.
For further information on the support available please contact us on employment@trafford.gov.uk or call 07977 717239. You can also find further details on our website: www.trafford.gov.uk/jobclubs
Posted on Tuesday 22nd August 2023