OVER the next few weeks, people in Gwent can take advantage of eight Jobcentre Plus employment, with more than 2,500 job vacancies up for grabs.

The job fairs kick-off at Newport Leisure Centre on September 4 from 10am-1pm, where more than 400 jobs will be on offer with employers such as Admiral, Argos, and Newport Transport.

Jobcentre Plus then takes its team of expert work advisers to similar events at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran on September 11, where around 150 jobs will be on offer; the St Mary’s Priory Centre in Abergavenny on Sept 18 with 100 jobs; and Caerphilly Leisure Centre on Sept 25 with 100 jobs on offer.

Bernadette Jones, District Manager for Jobcentre Plus, said: “Our job fairs are always very popular, and one of the main draws is that people get the chance to speak directly to a number of employers all under the one roof. The opportunity to speak face-to-face with someone can be a real advantage.

“But in addition to the jobs that are on offer, our employment advisers and training partners will also be on hand to help people improve their CVs and interview technique, and give information on retraining.

“I think people may be pleasantly surprised by the kind of opportunities that are out there for them.”