Almost 500 people visited the fourth Jobs Fair run by One Carmarthenshire, the Department for Work and Pensions and Communities First.
Some 15 employers such as KFC, McDonalds, Admiral, Owens Transport, Costa Coffee, Armed Forces, Cathedral Hygiene and First Cymru were in attendance at the event which took place in Llanelli Library.
Numerous expressions of interest were made and it is hoped that a number of people will receive employment as a result.
Staff in attendance received positive feedback from many people who appreciated the opportunity to meet companies directly, and access a number of jobs.
It is hoped that within the next two to four weeks, figures will be available giving the number of people who secured work as a result of the Jobs Fair.
One Carmarthenshire is a partnership of agencies within the county, set up to improve access to work and training opportunities, available to all ages, abilities, skills and interests.
Key partners are Job Centre Plus, Careers Wales, Carmarthenshire County Council, Coleg Sir Gar, and the Regional Learning Partnership.
Carmarthenshire’s executive board member for economic development Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “The fourth Un Sir Gar Jobs Fair was a massive success, nearly 500 people came through the doors and employers provided the best feedback we have had to date.
“It’s a great example of successful partnership working, bringing a range of opportunities to people seeking work.”
- For more information visit OneCarmarthenshire.co.uk, visit The Hub in Stepney Street, Llanelli, or call freephone 0800 9173408.
