The Youth Recruitment Event, held as part of Scottish Employability Day, provided local employers with an opportunity to engage with their future workforce. Employability services and partner organisations offering job and training opportunities were also present.
The event was organised by North Ayrshire Council's Employability & Skills team in collaboration with the school, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), local employers, and various community partners. It also supported the 'Good Jobs' workstream within North Ayrshire's Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) programme, which aims to reduce health inequities.
Attendees had the chance to speak directly with employers from sectors including construction, engineering, manufacturing, hospitality, administration, customer service, childcare, and care services. Guidance on CV development, interview preparation, and general employability support was also available.
Around 30 partner organisations and employers participated, demonstrating strong support across North Ayrshire. The event is part of the Council’s wider commitment to tackling inequalities and improving access to employment opportunities.
“"Events like this one are vital in helping our young people decide, potentially, what their future looks like in the world of work. It is important for them to gather as much information and knowledge as possible now, so they have the tools to make important decisions. I would like to thank everyone who attended, and also extend my thanks to the businesses and other organisations who gave up their time to take part. Supporting young people into fair, sustainable employment is crucial – and we need strong community partnerships to make it work."
