Park Royal is the largest industrial estate in Western Europe; the site is home to around 2,000 businesses, around a quarter of them are involved in food.
Over the next 10 years this district will see some major changes coming into force with the creation of the HS2 and Crossrail ‘super transport hub’ at Old Oak Common station where it is predicted 250,000 commuters will be changing trains there a day.
In order to serve these changes the Mayor of London designated the site a Development Corporation in 2015, the same vehicle used to create the Olympic Park in the east of the city.
Early studies have shown Park Royal businesses in the future will create 65,000 jobs, around 10,000 of those will be based in this part of northwest London.
The Park Royal Business Group board, of which I am Co-Chair, is kick starting the employment process by organising the first Park Royal Skills Fair next Thursday at Abbey Manor in the heart of the estate.
Whether you are looking for your next career progression or are 16-25 looking for a first job, come to:
– find out about apprenticeship and job opportunities available with Park Royal businesses now
– try tasters of jobs at Park Royal and gain support for future career plans
– help businesses to access free local support to develop and recruit apprenticeships, provide training to their workforce and to fill vacancies.
The day also includes workshops, talks, networking opportunities, information from agencies such as Connexions, Jobcentre Plus and local colleges, CV writing skills, the chance to register for current vacancies and access advice on next steps into employment.
Park Royal Skills Fair is open to businesses seeking to recruit, to individuals seeking work or more information about opportunities and schools exploring options for students.
To register visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/park-royal-skills-and-apprenticeships-fair-tickets-20698080516
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