Alongside the Department of Work and Pensions, we are hosting a series of job fairs this summer. The Spectrum job fairs are to help residents who may have neurodivergent conditions such as Autism or ADHD.
Attendees can speak with training providers, employers and support coaches. No diagnosis is required.
They are being run in partnership with Harlow, Basildon and Colchester councils.
The first three events will take place this month. They are:
Spectrum Works Harlow – Wednesday 10 July – 11am to 2pm
Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, College Square, Harlow, CM20 1WG
- Confirmed organisations - National Careers Service, NHS, Essex Police, Clearly Education, Get Set UK, Action for Family Carers, Beyond Autism, Shaw Trust, Local Link Support, Mind in West Essex, PACT for Autism, Volunteer Centre Harlow and East of England Ambulance Service
Spectrum Works Basildon - Saturday 13 July – 11am to 2pm
The Basildon Centre, St. Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE
- Confirmed Organisations - Salvation Army, Motivated Minds, Exceptional Individuals, Vita Health, Royal Mail, Get Set UK, McDonalds, NHS, Shaw Trust, De Vere Care, Croydon College, Planet EMC, Railsafe and The Big Issue
Spectrum Works Chelmsford – Tuesday 16 July – 10am to 2pm
County Hall, 19 Market Rd, Chelmsford, CM1 1GG
- Confirmed Organisations - DVSA, ACL, East of England Ambulance Service, Autism Navigation, VoiceAbility, Beyond Autism, McDonalds, Adecco, Balfour Beatty. Lily Rose, Clearly Education, ECL, Uniform 7, NHS, Zed Security, Get Set UK, Home Instead, Essex County Council and Essex Police
More dates will be announced later.