A website bringing together a host of information about career and training opportunities in Cornwall has been launched for job hunters, students, and residents thinking of changing careers.
‘Cornwall Opportunities showcases the support that’s available for individuals and employers at a time when the nature of skills and employment is constantly changing,’ says Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for economy
Cornwall Opportunities features a searchable database of hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships, courses, and more, across a wide range of industries, all in one place.
Developed by Cornwall Council following a £257,000 grant from the government’s G7 Legacy Fund, the portal aims to boost the economy and make it easier for residents to access information about opportunities available.
Cornwall Opportunities includes a dedicated Youth Hub, an Employer Hub and a Hub for people with special educational needs.
It also has resources for local careers and employability organisations supporting individuals into work and training, who can access the portal with their clients.
And there is a range of information for employers around recruitment and workforce skills development, including free toolkits and signposting to other support. Local businesses can upload their job and apprenticeship vacancies.
“Cornwall Opportunities showcases the support that’s available for individuals and employers at a time when the nature of skills and employment is constantly changing,” said Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for economy.
“Whether that’s the gig economy, flexible working, net zero, automation, artificial intelligence, or opportunities in our growth and emerging industries.
“Importantly, this is a resource for people of all ages living in Cornwall and Scilly to provide a local perspective on opportunities, and it will support our local employers in raising the profile of their industries, recruit to their future needs and upskill their workforce.”
