Learning, Skills and Employment Open Day

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City Hall, Plater Wy, Sunderland SR1 3AA
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20th October 2026

10.00am to 2.00pm

Free

Are you looking to learn new skills, gain a qualification or seeking employment?  Come along to our Learning and Skills Open Day to find out what is on offer to you!

Why attend?

  • Speak to a wide range of training providers, employers and organisations that can support you with your next steps
  • Meet employers with vacancies / apprenticeship opportunities
  • Find out about fully funded courses open to adults 19+  through the Adult Skills Fund
  • Get careers advice and support with CV writing and interview skills
  • Find out about supported employment opportunities and meet employment specialists, who can offer 1:1 support

To see who you will be able to meet on the day visit: https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/learning-skills-open-day

 

This service is provided by

Sunderland Learning, Skills and Employability Service

The Learning, Skills and Employability Service offer courses in a wide range of learning venues across Sunderland. more...

learningandskills@sunderland.gov.uk

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/learning-skills

City Hall, Plater Way, SR1 3AA

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Plater Wy, Sunderland SR1 3AA