Housing Associations team up for Jobs Fair - 9 March 2010

On Thursday 18 February 2010, AmicusHorizon, London & Quadrant, Wandle & Croydon Churches Housing Association and Croydon BME Forum joined forces to organise a Jobs+ Fair.

The aim of the event was to offer residents support and opportunities to find employment or start a new business. The focus was on growing industries such as social enterprise and green businesses.

The fair, held at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon saw over 200 local residents attend. There were a range of motivational speakers from a number of external organisations including, Claudine Reid, Director of PJ's Community Services, Ray Barwick, Chief Executive of Croydon ARC and Murad Qureshi, member of the London Assembly.

Steve Douglas, vice-chair of the AmicusHorizon Board hosted the days events and gave the opening address.

Steve Walker, Chief Executive Officer of AmicusHorizon said: "It's great to see housing associations working together and pooling resources to find solutions to worklessness and business enterprise."

Annette Blake, AmicusHorizon resident said: "It's excellent that residents are able to attend events such as this, to help find out about job opportunities and starting businesses. I got a lot out of attending today."

If you would like to know more about similar events, please contact the London and Surrey Resident Involvement Team on 0800 121 6060*.