A BIG careers fair is being held for anyone in Blackburn looking for new job opportunities.

Called ‘Blackburn is Hiring’, the event will take place at Blackburn Cathedral on Thursday, September 13.

The event will run from 9am until 4pm and is open to visitors of all ages from 15.

Exclusive use will be given to schools up to 1pm after which the event will be open to all ages.

Along with a large number of employers representing a variety of sectors, post 16 learning and training providers will also be present.

In total, 100 exhibitors will fill Blackburn Cathedral and many will offer a ‘hands on’ experience of a rich variety of employment opportunities, including apprenticeships.

A number of short workshops will also be on offer, aiming to support people in the recruitment process, and to raise awareness of the wide range of job opportunities in specific sectors.

The event has been organised by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s New Directions team with support from colleagues at Blackburn College, the Department of Work and Pensions and Cummins Mellor Recruitment.

Cllr Phil Riley, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for regeneration, said: "People of all ages can come along to this event – whether you want to re-enter employment, retrain, or just chat to people about new opportunities.

"I hope as many as possible can make it."

Businesses across many sectors will be represented, from leisure, construction and engineering, IT, finance, legal, transport, retail, public sector, creative industries, manufacturing, education and training providers to the community and voluntary sector.

To register for the event, go to Eventbrite online and search for Blackburn is Hiring.