Laois Jobs Fair is nearly here so don't forget to register and find your new start

The clock is ticking down rapidly to the 2023 Laois Jobs Fair which Laois Chamber expects to bring thousands of jobseekers to Portlaoise in search of new opportunities.

This year’s tagline is “UnLaois your full potential”. Apart from the 100s of jobs on offer from scores of employers there also be lots of info on upskilling, education and training. As well as apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities there will also be educational opportunities and information on third-level courses.

A new addition is a line-up of presentations in the seminar room all day.

These include “Making your CV stand out”, an information session on apprenticeships and traineeships, and third-level opportunities with the South East Technological University.

There will also be bitesize seminars for employers and companies to attend, for information on business supports and training available from Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Local Enterprise Office Laois.

Speaking about the upcoming 2023 Laois Jobs Fair, Caroline Hofman, CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance, said:

“The Laois Jobs Fair is now a landmark event, providing companies with the opportunity to recruit local, talented and qualified staff, and for anyone interested in a new role to meet with and talk to potential employers and companies.

"We look forward to the 2023 event building upon the success of the 2020 and 2022 events. There is huge interest in this year’s event already, with fantastic job opportunities across all sectors right on our doorstep here in Laois. There are also exhibitors showcasing third-level, education, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. MORE BELOW PICTURE FROM 2022.

"This event provides the ideal showcase to see what roles are available for anyone looking for a graduate role, seeking upskilling and training opportunities, or a new job closer to home. There really is something for everyone," she said.

Ms Hoffman thanked the sponsors, Local Enterprise Office Laois and Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board as well as Laois Partnership.

The 2022 event saw hundreds of roles on offer, with 40 companies exhibiting on the day. Just some of the companies that exhibited in 2022 include Portlaoise Plaza, Alpha Wireless, Midlands Steel, Greenfield Global, The Heritage, Enva, Fingleton White, and CJ Sheeran, together with LOETB, South East Technological University and Technological University of the Shannon, showcasing reskilling, upskilling and third-level opportunities. The Laois Hub Collective were also in attendance providing information on remote working hubs located across the county.

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Visit www.laoisjobsfair.ie to register if you are interested in attending the 2023 Laois Jobs Fair, or e-mail caroline@laoischamber.ie for more information if you are interested in exhibiting or supporting the event.

This year’s event is sponsored by Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Local Enterprise Office Laois, and supported by Laois Partnership with LEADER programme funding.

The Laois Jobs Fair returns on Monday, February 20 2023 from 12pm to 7pm in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
 
The chamber is also offering special member rates and non-member rates to exhibit at the 2023 event. To find out more please e-mail caroline@laoischamber.ie or telephone 085 2566522 if you would like to reserve a stand.