THE CONWY Job Expo took place on May 12 as more than 150 people attended in the hopes of learning more about employment opportunities.

Held from 2pm to 7pm at Eirias Events Centre, Colwyn Bay, the Expo saw 71 leading employers convene to present opportunities to would-be employees.

The free event was organised by Conwy Employment Hub - which oversees Communities for Work, PaCE and Communities for Work Plus – in partnership with Working Wales, which is delivered by Careers Wales, the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and Conwy Business Support team.

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Pip Cockeram, Marketing and Communications Officer at Conwy Employment Hub, said the event went “really well”, adding: “It seemed to be well-liked by the exhibitors and also from the jobseekers, feedback has been excellent.

An extensive range of businesses took part and set up stalls at the event, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (three stands), Conwy Council, Llandudno Pier, Zip World, Quest and the British Army.

North Wales Pioneer: More than 70 employers set up stalls at the event.More than 70 employers set up stalls at the event.

“That was the key thing that everyone liked about the job fair – we had everyone from care agencies through to alpine travel and cleaning companies.

“It was right across all sectors and that was the aim – it wasn’t just a normal job fair, we wanted to pull in a variety of exhibitors and we certainly did.

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North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Police and HMP Berwyn (Wrexham) representatives were also in attendance.

Ms Cockeram added: “It wasn’t just companies that you would easily recognise – it ticked all the boxes.”

North Wales Pioneer: Cartref Ni were represented at the event.Cartref Ni were represented at the event.