Hi Learners,
It is the start of a new year! For many, this means looking at new resolutions and we are here to help you secure opportunities to succeed! Have a browse through our expert-led courses, amazing job fairs, motivational podcasts and those all-important job opportunities! First, let’s take a look at what is happening in the world of work.
The World of Work News
The NHS are the employer with the largest number of vacancies in London.
They advertised 6,596 vacancies (Nov-Dec 2022).
There were 1,266 vacancies for Care Workers (Nov-Dec 2022
Job Fairs:
London Careers & Jobs Fair – Free
When: Fri, 3 Feb 2023, Sat, 4 Feb 2023, 11:00 – 17:00 GMT
Where: Westfield Stratford City Montfichet Road London E20 1EJ
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Bring an up to date CV.
- Attend in person!
Healthcare Virtual Jobs Fair – Free
When: Tue, February 7, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
Diversity Virtual Job Fair – Free
When: Fri, February 10, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
Entry – Level Virtual Jobs Fair – Free
When: Tue, February 14, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
London Graduate STEM Women Careers Event – Free
When: Wed, 15 February 2023, 12:00 – 16:30 GMT
Where: Congress Centre 28 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LS
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Bring an up to date CV.
- Attend in person!
London Stratford Jobs Fair – Free
When: Friday, 17th February 2023, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT
Where: Old Town Hall, Stratford 29 The Broadway London E15 4BQ
How it works:
- Apply for jobs at the fair.
- Meet and speak to HR teams face to face rather than online.
- Discover new job opportunities in sectors you hadn’t even considered.
- Find career advice and CV advice at the fair.
- More than just jobs at the event. Find apprenticeships, training courses and self-employed opportunities as well. The Jobs Fair is free to attend for all job seekers.
London Film & TV Jobs Fair – Small fee
When: Sat, 18 February 2023, 11:00 – 18:00 GMT
Where: York Hall Centre 5 Old Ford Rd London E2 9PJ
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Bring an up to date CV.
- Attend in person!
Gradfuel – Female Empowerment and Careers Conference – Small fee
When: Thu, 23 February 2023, 14:00 – 22:00 GMT
Where: Pergola Canary Wharf Crossrail Pl London London E14 5AR
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Attend in person!
- – 18+ ONLY (ID Required)
Courses:
Is your new year’s resolution to gain new skills? We have a wide range of courses starting in January which you can register your interest in now
Upcoming courses in February:
- English Functional Skills
- Maths Functional Skills
- Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2
- Working in Construction & Warehousing (includes CSCS Labourer’s Green Card)
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator
- Gateway To Wellbeing
Job Opportunities
West London:
| Job title | Employer | Location | Salary | Link to apply | Courses at LLC to help you get this kind of job |
| Electrical Mate/Improver | Fse electrical ltd | London | From £18 per hour. | Electrical Mate/Improver – London – Indeed.com | Working in Construction & Warehousing (Includes CSCS Labourer’s Green Card) – London Learning Consortium |
| Trainee PVC Ductwork installer MVHR MEV | Unibrak Ltd | London | £24,000 – £28,000 a year | Trainee PVC Ductwork installer MVHR MEV – – London – Indeed.com | Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills – London Learning Consortium |
| Youth Justice Officer | Hillingdon Council | London | £26,193 – £28,419 per annum | Hillingdon LBC FO | The LLC Health and Social Care Pathway Programme – London Learning Consortium |
Central and East London
| Job title | Employer | Location | Salary | Link to apply | Courses at LLC to help you get this kind of job |
| Domestic Gas Engineer | Islington Council | 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR | £35,223 – £36,417 per year. + 12% enhancement | All jobs | Islington Council | Working in Construction & Warehousing (Includes CSCS Labourer’s Green Card) – London Learning Consortium |
| Medical Learning Assistant | Islington | New River College Medical Islington, London | £25,341 – £26,625 per annum | All jobs | Islington Council | Level 2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners |
| Waiter/ Waitress | Ekstedt at The Yard | SW1A 2HN | Up to £29,000 per annum | Ekstedt at The Yard Waiter/Waitress in South West London, London – Caterer.com | Customer Service Award L2 – London Learning Consortium |
| Head Bartender | Bob Bob Ricard | W1F 9DF | £36,192 per annum. | Bob Bob Ricard Head Bartender in Soho, Central London (W1) – Caterer.com | Customer Service Award L2 – London Learning Consortium |
South London:
ESF Academies Career Pathway Programme for opportunities in the Health and Social Care Sector:
London Learning Consortium (LLC) is working in partnership with Southwest London (SWL) NHS as part of our Mayors ESF Academies Programme for the Health and Social Care Sector, which is available to customers who are aged 16+, unemployed or economically inactive, and live in the following South London boroughs:
- Croydon
- Kingston
- Merton
- Richmond
- Sutton
- Wandsworth
The SWL NHS have a wide range of both clinical and non-clinical roles available at present and LLC is supporting them to fill those roles through the providing employment-related services funded under the Mayors ESF Academies Programme for the Health and Social Care Sector.
Participants that enrol under this programme are funded through the GLA and European Union through a European Social Fund grant. Find more information about this programme here.
Useful Podcasts
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- Degree Apprenticeships and if they are the future.
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- How to make your job application stand out
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- The benefits of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable…in the workplace…& in your career…
Useful social media accounts to follow
- https://twitter.com/help_melanie
- https://twitter.com/JoanCareerCoach
- https://twitter.com/Purposefullives
Here at LLC, we hope that you have found this information useful and we look forward to sharing more opportunities next month!
