The council is starting Job Clubs for supporting jobseekers in their search for work.

The clubs run from September 4 then on a weekly basis at locations across the area.

Some of the support available at these events includes advice on applications and interviews, as well as advice on searching for opportunities, including on social media.

Liz Patel, the council's executive member for economy and regeneration, said: "We are delighted to be launching these Job Clubs in Trafford – it is a fabulous initiative. 

"We have made supporting people out of poverty a priority and the clubs support this commitment."

The clubs run from September 4 then on a weekly basis. Here are all of the locations:

Monday 1pm-3pm: Broomwood Community Centre, Mainwood Road, Timperley, WA15 7JF 

Tuesday 10am-12pm: Stretford Library, Bennett Street, Stretford, M32 8AP

Tuesday 1pm-3pm: Urmston Library, Golden Way, Urmston, M41 0NA

Wednesday 10am-12pm: Sale West Community Centre, Newbury Avenue, Sale, M33 4QH

Wednesday 1pm-3pm: Your Housing Group, Wood Lane, Partington, M31 4LW

Thursday 10am-12pm: St John's Centre, St John's Road, Stretford, M16 7GX

Thursday 1pm-3pm: Connexions Trafford, Tatton Road, Sale, M33 7ZF

For information contact employment@trafford.gov.uk or go to trafford.gov.uk/jobclubs.


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