Pride in Place Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill

Pride in Place is supporting a new Jobs and Futures Fair designed to help people from Telford explore employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities while helping local businesses connect with future talent.

Free bus transport will be available to help people attend the event, taking place on Friday 6 November from 10am to 2pm at The Anstice, Madeley, the fair will bring together employers, training providers and support organisations from across the borough. The event is being hosted by Telford MP Shaun Davies, in partnership with the UK Government, Telford College and Pride in Place.

The event offers young people the chance to:

• Meet local employers and learn about current job opportunities.

• Explore apprenticeships, training and work-based learning.

• Get practical careers advice and support.

• Find out what skills local employers are looking for.

• Learn about support available to help people move into work, training or further education.

The fair is open to anyone looking for their next step, whether that is a first job, an apprenticeship, further training or a change in career direction.

For Pride in Place, the event is part of a wider conversation about creating more opportunities for local people and helping shape a stronger future for Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill.

Revd Prebendary Jo Farnworth, Independent Chair of Pride in Place, said:

“Finding the right job, training or apprenticeship can make a real difference to people’s lives, bringing a sense of purpose, fulfilment and wellbeing.

“At Pride in Place, we are committed to working alongside residents in Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill to help build a stronger, more prosperous future for everyone in our communities. We are delighted to support this Jobs Fair, which will help young people access employment, apprenticeships, training and education opportunities, connect local businesses with local talent, and strengthen communities.”

As well as speaking with employers and training providers, visitors will be able to meet the Pride in Place team and share ideas about how they would like to see the future of their communities invested in.

Over the next ten years, Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill will benefit from £30 million of investment, including £20 million from the Government and £10 million from Telford & Wrekin Council.

Residents are encouraged to visit the Pride in Place stand to discuss:

• Better access to jobs, skills and training.

• Opportunities for young people.

• Support for people moving into employment.

• Facilities and services that could strengthen local communities.

• Ideas that could help shape future investment priorities.

Whether you're a young person thinking about your future, a parent looking for more opportunities for your family, or someone wanting to help shape what happens next in your community, Pride in Place would like to hear your views.

No booking is required to attend the Jobs and Futures Fair, although people can register their interest at: https://telfordjobs.shaundavies.org

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For details of the free transport available to the event, visit the Telford Jobs and Future Fair Facebook page

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Residents across Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill are being invited to take part in a new £100 voucher giveaway as part of Pride in Place Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill.

The prize draw aims to encourage local people to share their ideas, take part in community activities and help shape future priorities for their neighbourhoods.

Over the next ten years, Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill will benefit from £30 million of investment, including £20 million from the Government and £10 million from Telford & Wrekin Council. Residents are at the heart of deciding how this investment can make the biggest difference locally.

People who take complete the survey before December 19 will be entered into a draw to win a £100 amazon voucher.

The giveaway forms part of the programme's commitment to making it easier for residents to get involved and have a say on the issues that matter most to them.

Revd Prebendary Jo Farnworth, Independent Chair of South Telford Pride in Place, said: “Pride in Place Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill is about residents helping to shape what happens next in their communities.

“Local people know their neighbourhoods best and every conversation, survey response and community activity helps build a clearer picture of local priorities. This giveaway is a simple way to thank residents for getting involved and encourage even more people to have their say.”

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received before the closing date on 19 December 2026.

Residents can take part by completing the survey here bit.ly/4yLpKnm and to keep up to date, sign up for updates https://bit.ly/3W9UWip

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received before the closing date at 12 noon, 18 December 2026.

Hundreds of residents attended Telford's first Jobs and Futures Fair on Friday, bringing together employers, training providers and support organisations to connect people with jobs, skills and future opportunities.

Hosted by Shaun Davies MP, and supported by Telford College the Pride in Place project, and backed by the Department for Work and Pensions and local employers, the event showcased around 200 live job vacancies, hundreds of training opportunities and a wide range of support services designed to help people take their next steps towards employment.

Alongside the fair, Pride in Place partners hosted a £30 million community investment engagement activity, speaking to residents from Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill about what matters most to them and how future funding could be used to support local priorities.

Conversations with young people highlighted a wide range of aspirations and challenges. One student studying biochemistry spoke about the importance of local libraries and accessible places to learn, while two trainee hairdressers shared concerns about the high cost of chair rental fees, which they said can make it difficult to establish themselves in the industry and find sustainable employment.

More than 30 employers and organisations attended the fair, including Bridge Cheese, RBSL, Aviramp, Craemer, Kuehne + Nagel, Coforge and the National Trust. The event gave jobseekers, young people and those considering a career change the opportunity to speak directly with employers, explore apprenticeships and training opportunities, and access practical advice about getting into work.

To ensure the event was accessible to as many people as possible, free transport was provided for attendees. Visitors also had the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win an iPad, generously donated by Coforge.

Supported through Pride in Place, the fair reflects the programme's commitment to creating more opportunities for residents in Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill.

As well as connecting people with jobs, training and support, the event provided an opportunity to listen to residents' experiences and aspirations through ongoing engagement around the £30 million investment programme.

The feedback gathered will help shape future priorities and ensure local people remain at the heart of decision-making.

Revd Prebendary Jo Farnworth, Independent Chair of Pride in Place said: “It was fantastic to see so many residents taking the opportunity to explore jobs, training and new career possibilities.

“The Jobs and Futures Fair demonstrated the value of bringing employers, training providers and our communities together. Through Pride in Place, we want to build on opportunities like this to help people in Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill develop their skills, fulfil their potential and build more hopeful futures.”

Shaun Davies MP said: “I am absolutely delighted with the response to Telford's first Jobs and Futures Fair, with hundreds of people coming along to explore the opportunities available to them.

“It was fantastic to see so many local residents speaking directly with employers, finding out about vacancies, learning about training opportunities and getting advice on their next steps.”

Sarah Davies, Telford College, said: “It's great to see the number of employers we've had here, and people of all ages coming along to find out what opportunities are available locally. The response has been fantastic and shows the demand for employment, skills and training support across Telford."

Supported through Pride in Place, the fair reflects the programme's commitment to creating more opportunities for residents in Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill. By bringing together employers, education providers and support organisations, the event helped people explore local jobs, training and support available across the borough.

Residents who live and work in Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill can still take part by completing the survey here bit.ly/4yLpKnm and to keep up to date, sign up for updates https://bit.ly/3W9UWip 

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received before the closing date at 12noon on 19 December 2026.