Wolverhampton's Working Well Week: Events to get people fit for work
Hundreds of people from across Wolverhampton will get the chance of finding the right job, the right training course or improving their health at dozens of events as part of the city's first Working Well Week.
In the run-up to the popular Jobs Fair, at Molineux on Friday, a string of drop-in sessions and other activities will be run across the city this week aimed at local people seeking employment and training, including help with job searches, advice on writing a CV and tips on interviews.
Health and wellbeing will also be on the agenda during Working Well Week, from advice on how to plan a better diet to the chance of taking part in a community walk at Molineux.
Working Well Week is part of Wolverhampton's drive to improve opportunities, prosperity and health for residents, and also part of the first City Conference Season which aims to raise the profile of Wolverhampton, its people and the opportunities on offer here.
Ian Darch, chief executive of Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council and chairman of the city's Inclusion Board, said: "Dozens of organisations and businesses have come together for Working Well Week to set up over 40 events across five days. It's a stunning, unprecedented effort.
"Together we have arranged a programme of events to guide people in making a career choice, developing their skills, finding suitable employment and getting fitter and healthier.
"We want as many people as possible to take advantage of the events on offer – they could really make a difference by kick-starting someone's career or by giving them support in making lifestyle changes."
On Thursday local charity Access to Business is teaming up with Wolverhampton Public Health to run an event for anyone considering self-employment/starting a business, wanting help into work or just looking at ways to improve their health.
It will be held from 10am to 2pm at The Hawyard Suite at The Molineux, providing opportunities to meet other newly self-employed people who are showcasing their new businesses including a newly registered snake breeding business. In addition, business professionals will be offering free advice on the day.
Also on Thursday Wolverhampton's Adult Education Service aims to highlight the benefits of taking part in creative activities or gentle exercise to improve people's mental well-being and build confidence.
The drop-in event taking place at the Foyer Building, St George's Parade, Wolverhampton from 10am-2pm.
The biggest event of the week is likely to be Wolverhampton Jobs Fair, which takes place at Molineux Stadium on Friday from 9.30am-2,30pm. A free event, open to everybody, is expected to attract hundreds of people hoping to find out about employment at over 40 companies while information on training opportunities will also be available.
On the same day, Molineux Stadium will also be hosting a community walk in support of the Million Miles for Wolverhampton Challenge, which is encouraging people to complete miles to improve their health and fitness. It takes place from noon–2pm.
The programme of events and activities is available to download at www.bitly.com/workingwellweek. People can also find out more from www.facebook.com/wolverhamptontoday or via Twitter using the hashtag #wolvesin2work.
