Lancashire's 1st virtual career fair for students gets star studded support

2 local celebrities are joining up to help promote Lancashire's 1st ever virtual careers fair for young people next week. Radio 1 DJ Jordan North and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski have starred in a video to encourage college students to register for the Lancashire Virtual Careers Expo taking place on Wednesday, 26 May 2021. The event is the county's 1st ever virtual careers fair and offers young people the chance to hear from a range of local employers about job opportunities and potential career paths available to them. Around 40 different companies will be available throughout the day, representing sectors such as:- finance, energy, health, sports, gaming, hospitality and construction. In addition to a range of speeches, students will also be able to chat directly with a range of Lancashire employers, including:- the NHS, Lancashire Constabulary and Eric Wright Group.

The event has been funded by Lancashire Future U, alongside The Lancashire Colleges and The Lancashire Careers Hub. Jessica Richmond, Senior Co-ordinator at Future U, said:- "We're really excited to offer local students the chance to attend an event where they can speak to so many employers in one place. We have lots of great opportunities here in Lancashire that will be showcased at the event which we hope will encourage young people to feel inspired about their own future career paths. The event will run like a normal careers fair with lots of Lancashire employers available to speak to in the �exhibition hall' as well as the chance to attend a series of inspirational talks and workshops throughout the day."

Rosie Fearn, Director at The Lancashire Colleges said:- "We are pleased to be able to host Lancashire's first Virtual Careers Expo. It's a really exciting opportunity for Lancashire's colleges to work collaboratively to inspire the next generation of talent. Now more than ever, young people should feel excited about their future careers and the virtual platform allows us to showcase so many opportunities in a Covid safe way. Our students will be able to meet some of Lancashire's top employers as well as hearing from young people like themselves who have inspirational stories to tell. We are pleased that our local schools will also be able to access the Expo, meaning even more young people can benefit from the event."

Mark Bowman, Chief Executive, Inspira said:- "The Lancashire Careers Hub in partnership with the CEC and Lancashire LEP are pleased to be funding and supporting the first collaborative FE Virtual Careers Expo. This has been a fantastic opportunity for colleges across Lancashire to work in partnership to support young people and their futures."

Dr Michele Lawty Jones, Director of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub said:- "We are delighted to be working in partnership with The Lancashire Colleges and the Community of Practice of Careers Leaders across the area, and to fund through the Careers Hub the Virtual Careers Expo. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore the vast array of career opportunities across Lancashire with a wide range of employers in a virtual environment. We hope that the event will help to boost young people's aspirations, help them make informed choices about their future, and break the myths about the impact of the pandemic on the labour market � there are many exciting job opportunities across the area for our young people to pursue."

Any students or parents interested in the event can register at:- inspiringyourfuture.vfairs.com. Future U is part of the National University Connect Programme, funded by the Office for Students, and continues to support school pupils across Lancashire to encourage more young people to think about higher education and future careers.

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 2,235 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,462,538 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 5 National totals. The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 6 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,721, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 151,904. The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 908. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 123 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 122. In England, there are a total of:- 3,895,920 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 615,771 confirmed cases. The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

Area and number of confirmed cases:- Risen by:-
Liverpool City Region

Nation Lockdown

National UK Restrictions

► Liverpool, 48,621 confirmed cases.
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► Halton, 12,003 confirmed cases. - Error -

► Knowsley, 17,420 confirmed cases. 0

► Sefton, 24,222 confirmed cases. 1

► St. Helens, 17,133 confirmed cases. 1

► Wirral, 24,344 confirmed cases.
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Colour Key:- 0 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 100 100 to 199 200 & over

Daily reported Covid19 deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the 1st laboratory confirmed positive Covid19 test. Daily and cumulative numbers of Covid19 patients admitted to Hospital. Data are not updated every day by all 4 nations and the figures are not comparable as Wales include suspected Covid19 patients while the other nations include only confirmed cases.

Total UK people who have received Vaccination

1st Dose 2nd Dose

37,943,681

22,643,417

Jab Stats correct as of:- 22 May 2021

The Vaccination programme began on 8 December 2020 with people receiving the Vaccine developed by Pfizer / BioNTech, and people began receiving the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Vaccine from 4 January 2021. Both Vaccine s are given as 2 doses, at lEast 21 days apart, for a full Vaccination course.

Lancashire's 1st virtual career fair for students gets star studded support

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region