I organise jobs and skills fairs, which give local people an opportunity to forge a career path or re-train. During these challenging economic circumstances, I’ll continue working with employers and training providers to ensure we have the best life chances for everyone in Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Cradley & Wollescote and Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood.
In 2023 and 2024 I hosted the ‘Halesowen Careers Expo’, in partnership with Halesowen College, Halesowen BID and Jobcentre Plus, with a range of local and national employers and training providers exhibiting. During the pandemic I co-hosted a virtual Jobs & Skills Fair, and in June 2022 I opened Halesowen College’s new Skills Shop in the Cornbow Centre which provides employers and local people with skills and training.
As part of the Rowley Regis Towns Fund, I am working with Sandwell College and Sandwell Council to bring a Satellite Education Hub to Cradley Heath, which will enhance skills provision, and I am also working with Halesowen College, Halesowen BID and Dudley Council on plans for a new centre for adult education in the town centre.