Gateshead College is hosting a free jobs fair on Thursday 11 June 2026 to help residents connect with local employers and explore career opportunities in Gateshead. The event, titled Bridging The Gap: Let’s Talk Talent, will take place at the college’s Academy for Sport on Neilson Road between 8:30am and 11:30am.
This informal networking event is designed to bring students and jobseekers face-to-face with companies. Employers will be available to discuss a range of roles for the 2026/27 academic year, including apprenticeships, summer jobs, work experience placements, and project-based work.
The event is part of the college’s broader effort to support the local workforce. These initiatives are particularly important as regional data shows that the North East continues to face challenges with employment, including high rates of youth unemployment.
Residents who wish to attend can register for a free place through Eventbrite. Further support for those looking for work is also available through Gateshead Works, a local partnership involving Gateshead Council, Northumbria University, and the Department for Work and Pensions.
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