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Careers event pushes for ‘pathways to possibility’
A careers event fostering “jobs and opportunities on our doorstep” was held in a Bristol suburb on Friday.
‘Pathway to possibilities’ set up shop at Avonmouth Primary School with the goal of connecting employers and support organisations with people struggling to get into work.
Companies such as Nisbets and The Bristol Port Company advertised employment opportunities, while the National Careers Service had tips on writing CVs, becoming self-employed and building resilience.
A number of social good organisations were also present.
“Our programme is designed to build (women’s) confidence and get them back into work,” Sophia Mohammed and Samantha Cuffy from Women’s Work Lab said.
“Some of the members have experienced domestic violence. Some of the members have children with additional needs. Some of the members have health conditions.”
“They have very low confidence so we help to rebuild that,” Cuffy said, with Mohammed adding: “We have both been on the programme so we love it as well.”
Samantha Cuffy and Sophia Mohammed both benefited from Women’s Work Lab, which they now work for – photo: Molly Pipe
In 2024/25, the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston ward scored third highest in Bristol for the number of young people not in education, employment or training and was described as an area of higher deprivation by Bristol City Council.
“Young people from these areas are more likely to have social, emotional and mental health needs and are the ones most affected by poverty,” it said in a report.
David Brown, chief executive of The Bristol Port Company, said: “This event is tangible proof of local employers’ commitment to creating jobs and opportunities right on our doorstep.
“By working together, we can help local families aspire to fulfilling career pathways available within their own community.”
Main photo: Molly Pipe
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