Dear Colleagues,
When I circulated the last Norwich for Jobs newsletter, I could not have envisaged the seismic changes that have impacted on all of our professional and personal lives since March 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on society, businesses and the economy, which will be felt deeply for years to come.
Feedback from all the exhibitors was very positive; all finding their attendance worthwhile and most of the employers meeting with sufficient applicants to fill their vacancies.
The photo includes some of the exhibitors!
It was great to see so many enthusiastic young people keen to engage with employers to talk about real job vacancies & to get advice & support in their own job searches.
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New-U is a charity with a focus of giving young people skills and confidence to progress into employment by offering retail work experience in a supportive environment. It is a boutique style shop where point vouchers are used rather than money to purchase items in store.
A very busy and active day was enjoyed by the N4J Team recently with a visit to the Jobsfair in The Forum, Norwich.
As well as networking with employers, the Team assisted volumes of customers who were seeking support and help into employment.
Norwich for Jobs has been working Verisk for the last 18 months. This has been a very successful partnership and resulted in a number of young people gaining long term permanent employment
Norwich for Jobs was pleased to present KindaKafe with their Silver award for their work with supporting young people. The KindaKafe is a community cafe and events venue owned by the Missing Kind charity. KindaKafe offers supportive work placements for young people facing barriers to gaining employment. In 2018, over 30 young people and young adults participated in work placements where they gained confidence and work skills by volunteering in the cafe and supporting events.
On Thursday 8th August, Norwich For Jobs Monday Support Club met KindaKafe Young Persons' group at The Plantation Gardens.
The visit allowed the young people we work with to enhance their social interaction, communication skills and self-esteem
Callum from the Norwich For Jobs Monday Support Club is also currently undertaking Work Experience with KindaKafe - which offers a warm, friendly atmosphere serving coffee, hot meals and a delicious array of cakes.
