A major careers fair at a North Tyneside business park has been hailed a huge success.
Expanding businesses and growing employment levels at Quorum Business Park were a real draw for jobseekers from around the North East.
Held last week, the Quorum Jobs Fair attracted almost 1,000 visitors eager to explore options for the next stage in their careers.
Employers from a wide range of industries were on hand to speak to those looking for work about the various roles, from entry-level to senior positions, as well as apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Organised by North Tyneside Council in partnership with Quorum Business Park, the main sponsors for the event were NCFE, Swiftpage and Convergys.
The majority of the 25 employers at Quorum were represented, with employment on the Park now growing beyond the 6,000 mark.
North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn opened the event and was delighted with the turnout.
She said: “It was fantastic to see such a huge turnout for the jobs fair. We’ve had some amazing feedback and everyone who attended found it really beneficial.
“It really shows what a thriving jobs economy we have here in North Tyneside that we can host these careers fairs and so many different businesses come along with such an array of opportunities for residents.”
Fergus Trim, Director at Quorum said ‘We have seen employment levels at Quorum grow steadily, with businesses across a range of sectors in expansion mode. It is great that we can attract the skilled workforce to help these companies to continue to grow and invest here’
Visitors were asked to complete a survey after the event, with 85% of attendees rating it as good, very good, or excellent.
Quorum is one of the UK’s leading business parks, offering superb accommodation, amenities and landscaping.
Onsite facilities include the Kids 1st Nursery, Pure Gym, Greggs and the Eat@cafe, alongside sporting facilities such as tennis courts, a seven-a-side football pitch and table tennis tables.
Over 300 events are delivered on-site every year, including summer barbeques, Christmas fairs and sports leagues.
All staff at Quorum Business Park benefit from the Q card scheme.
The Q card offers a variety of benefits including discounts at local restaurants, hotels, shops and entertainment venues, as well as travel discounts on buses travelling to Quorum.
For more information about careers at Quorum Business Park, visit
www.quorumbusiness.co.uk
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