PREPARATIONS are now underway for Carlisle MP John Stevenson's 8th annual skills fair.

This will take place at Carlisle College on Thursday, January 27 2022.

Businesses across the city have been written to and asked to take part.

John said: "It was with great sadness that we were unable to hold last year's skills fair due to Covid 19 restrictions. Next year's event will undoubtedly be bigger and better.

"I am extremely proud that together with local businesses and training / skills providers we have successfully ensured that thousands of young people and job seekers have been able to get the best possible advice and guidance on the many opportunities that have been available to them across our city.

"With more and new types of jobs and careers becoming available, it is more important than ever that we continue to allow our young people, job seekers, returners to work and those looking for a career change, to be best placed to benefit from the many opportunities before them."

John said he would encourage all to take part, to do so you can contact his constituency office on 01228 550684.