Mayor of Walsall to open new Darlaston jobs and training shop
Date Published : 19 August 2008
Darlaston people who want help with finding a job, retraining or changing careers are being given a boost through a new one stop shop that has opened up in the town.
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Tom Ansell, was officially opening the Darlaston jobs and training shop in King Street on Wednesday August 20.
It is a Steps to Work (Walsall) Ltd initiative in association with Darlaston JET (Jobs, Education and Training), and is aimed at helping people of all ages in the community.
The Mayor of Walsall said: “The one stop shop is a really worthwhile service that can make such a difference to those looking for work or needing information about the training options open to them.”
Councillor Adrian Andrew, Walsall Council deputy leader and Cabinet member for regeneration, said: “This facility is another boost for the town which will be undergoing a major transformation.
“Darlaston people have skills and talents that need to be encouraged and can be put to good use in a variety of workplaces in the borough.”
Marketing officer at the jobs and training shop, Mark Evans, explained that the service used to be run from temporary offices in the town.
“This new one stop shop is a valuable facility for the community,” he said.
“Project officers can advise people who are looking for a job, those who want to re-train or those who fear they may be made redundant and tailor support to their individual needs.
“They can also advise on financial initiatives that may be available.”
The one stop shop is at 40 King Street, Darlaston.