The annual jobs fair for unemployed young people will be held in South Morang this month, despite several major employers who regularly attend not making an appearance.
The Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) will host the employment and careers expo on March 19 to address the growing need to support young people moving from school into further study or employment.
Hume Whittlesea LLEN executive officer Kim Stadtmiller said the fair had been organised for the past few years in response to concerning levels of youth unemployment. “This is one of many local responses to help address the need for supporting our young people.”
Ms Stadtmiller said this was the first year major employers such as Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings would not take part as they were not currently employing, forcing the organisation to rely more on employment agencies.
More than 450 students have already registered to attend the fair. Representatives from local, state and federal government will also be there, as will not-for-profit organisations, training organisations, Job Services Australia and local community groups.
To coincide with the fair, Whittlesea council will launch a website for job seekers, Jobs in the North. The fair will be at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre in South Morang.
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… Lexi Cottee
