Make a date for the BIG Careers Event

Published Monday, 28th February 2022

Young people in Hartlepool who are leaving school this summer or who are not currently in education, employment or training are invited to make a date for a large careers fair in the town.

The BIG Careers Event is organised by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Youth Services Team and takes place on Saturday 5th March from 11am to 2pm in the central square on the ground floor of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. There’s no need to book – just drop in.

Over 30 employers, colleges and training providers will be taking part, including the Armed Forces, Cleveland Police, Hartlepool College of Further Education, the National Health Service, Hartlepool 6th Form College, the Department for Work and Pensions, Learning Curve Beauty Academy, the Northern School of Art, Seymour Skills Academy and Hartlepool and Stockton Health.

There will also be a chance for people to enter a free prize draw to win a £100 gift voucher.

All the town’s Year 9, 10 and 11 students have received a direct invitation via their school and parents and carers are also welcome.

Councillor Jim Lindridge, Chair of the Council’s Children’s Services Committee, said: “This very popular event is a great way for young people to meet and chat with potential employers and further education and training organisations to find out more about the options open to them.

“It’s also a very useful way for parents and carers to learn more about the opportunities available to their children, so they are very welcome to come along too.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Middleton Grange Shopping Centre very much for supporting this event by kindly providing us with the venue.” 

For more information about the event visit Facebook.com/HartlepoolYouthServices or email anthony.lowe@hartlepool.gov.uk