YOUNG people in Sandwell are being urged to attend a jobs fair later this month to get information on apprenticeships, education and training opportunities.

Connexions Sandwell will be holding their sixth annual New Year, New Start event with more than 30 stalls on Saturday January 17 from 10am until 2pm.

Sandwell’s largest apprenticeship, education, training and jobs event will be held at Sandwell College's Central Sixth campus (formerly The Public building), West Bromwich.

The event is aimed at young people aged 14-19 including those in years 11, 12 and 13 of their education, those who are not in education, employment or training and parents.

Young people who attend will be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning one of three iPads.

Councillor Simon Hackett, cabinet member for young people, said: “This is a very important event for young people in the borough because it gives them the opportunity to seek information about their future education and employment. “I would urge them to get along and discuss the opportunities at a very popular event, which attracted more than 1,000 people last year.

“The council takes a very positive view of apprenticeships and young people doing what they can to improve their educational standards and job opportunities.”

For further information, contact Connexions Sandwell on 0121 569 2955 or visit the Connexions Sandwell Facebook page www.facebook.com/connexions.sandwell or Twitter feed www.twitter.com/connexion_jobs