Henry Smith MP has thanked local residents and employers who attended the Crawley Apprenticeship & Jobs Fair, which he hosted at the Civic Hall on Monday 27th March.

Henry said;

“While the number of people unemployed in Crawley since 2010 has decreased by two thirds, a fall of over 1,700 people, there’s still more to be done.

“I’m grateful for all the organisations who took part in offering apprenticeship and employment opportunities to local people.

“Over the last seven years, 90 per cent of the growth in employment has come from permanent employees or people working for themselves, and three quarters of the rise has been from people in full time positions.

“I’m aware however that such figures are of little consolation when looking for work and I was pleased to see so many firms and charities across a whole range of different sectors taking part to help provide more opportunities for people across our town.

“My thanks as well to the event’s supporters; B&CE The People’s Pension, L-3 Link Simulation & Training, Cavendish Care, HM Prison Service and Crawley Borough Council. I’m also grateful to Nestle for their kind donation of coffee and Kit Kats!”