Combined authority roadshows to showcase job and training opportunities

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is running seven roadshows from June to July to boost employment.

The WMCA is to take control of the region’s £126m adult education budget and the roadshows are aimed at unemployed people and those wanting to get a better job.

One of the aims of the roadshows will be to explain what training courses are on offer in the West Midlands and will feature colleges, training providers and job advisors

Events will take place in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

“The West Midlands is the growth capital of the UK, boasting booming industries and an expanding economy,” said Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA. “But it is no secret that we are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers.

“By taking control of the £126m adult education budget, the WMCA can help tackle both unemployment and this skills shortage by creating genuine work opportunities for local people, providing the training and qualifications that employers want and need.”

The roadshows will focus on the region’s fastest-growing economies, including digital, construction, advanced manufacturing and engineering, and business and professional services, offering advice on what qualifications are needed to get jobs in these sectors, and how to access the training required.

Roadshow locations:

• Wolverhampton- Saturday 29 June 2019, 10am to 1pm

WMCA Exhibition Bus, Whitmore Reans Library Car Park, Off Newhampton Road West, Wolverhampton. WV6 0QW
Part of the Whitmore Reans Connect Summer Party

• Solihull- Thursday 4 July 2019, 2pm to 6pm

The Junction, 100 Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsley Wood. B37 5HA

• Birmingham- Wednesday 10 July 2019, 12pm to 5pm

Maitland Hall, 550 Washwood Heath Road, Washwood Heath. B8 2HF

• Walsall- Friday 12 July 2019, 9am to 1pm

Whitehall Centre, Weston Street, Caldmore. WS1 4EQ
Part of Walsall Works Employ Your Skills Event. Please register to attend.

• Sandwell- Saturday 13 July 2019, 11am to 5pm

Careers Expo Marquee, Sandwell Valley Park, Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich. B71 4BG
Part of the SHAPE Youth Festival

• Coventry- Wednesday 17 July 2019, 2pm to 6pm

The Job Shop, 1 The Bull Yard, Coventry. CV1 1LH

• Dudley– Saturday 20 July 2019, 9am to 4pm

Brier Fair (Marquee), Cottage Street, Brierley Hill. DY5 1RE
      Part of the Brier Fair