Minister Calleary visits Westport Work and Skills Event

• 100s of Jobs on offer at Hospitality Recruitment Fair hosted at Clew Bay Hotel
• Event part of Department of Social Protection’s Intreo Work and Skills Initiative
• Work and Skills events taking place across Ireland from today 10 October

The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, today visited the Intreo Work and Skills recruitment fair which took place at the Clew Bay Hotel, Westport.

The Minister met with employers and jobseekers at the event which was hosted by the Department of Social Protection as part of its nationwide Intreo Work and Skills initiative.

A range of local and regional employers took part in today’s hospitality recruitment event in Westport, including The Westport Hotel Group, Clew Bay Hotel, The Wyatt Hotel, Westport Woods, and The Grace - Westport Estate.

There were 100s of jobs on offer, including roles for managers, chefs, receptionists, porters, bar staff and spa therapists.

The events part of the Department’s Intreo Work and Skills campaign which commences today, with a wide variety of recruitment and information events taking place across the country over the next 2 weeks. In addition to meeting with employers at these events, jobseekers will also have the opportunity to find out more about training, upskilling and placement options available to support their career.

Information on the full range of Intreo Work and Skills events open to the public, including details on how to register to attend is available at www.Gov.ie/WorkandSkills.

Commenting on the visit to Westport, Minister Calleary said:

“I was delighted to visit the event at the Clew Bay Hotel and to see such a positive atmosphere throughout the day.

These events provide an important platform to bring employers together with people who are actively seeking job opportunities, as well as highlighting the range of employment supports and services available from my Department.

It was also great to meet with staff from my Department at the event and I want to thank them for their continued dedication and support.

There are many Work and Skills events taking place across the country from today, and I encourage anyone interested in attending an event to visit Gov.ie/WorkandSkills for more information.”

Commenting on the event, Karen Brennan, Operations Manager of The Clew Bay Hotel said:

“We are delighted to host a Recruitment event in The Clew Bay Hotel in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection. It has been a very positive experience working with Intreo and this event showcases the wide range of jobs available in the hospitality sector.

We look forward to meeting motivated and skilled individuals from the local area and beyond who are ready to take on an exciting new career in the hotel or restaurant business.

Intreo is the Government of Ireland’s public employment service, which is delivered by the Department of Social Protection as a single point of contact for all employment and income supports. It provides practical, tailored employment services and supports for both jobseekers and employers.

Intreo Work and Skills events provide jobseekers with an opportunity to connect with employers who are actively recruiting. Jobseekers can also learn about the training options available, and avail of job seeking advice to help them take the next step in their career.