tete a tete
Employers met face to face with over 1500 young people at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange in a bid to Inform, Inspire and Hire their future workforce. Over 1,000 job vacancies are on show at the event making it the best place to find out about the opportunities available after leaving school and college. There was also the opportunity to get hints and tips on CVs and application forms through interactive workshops led by employers and tailored support from Skills Development Scotland.
The 2019 Chamber awards were contested by 69 businesses at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Keynote speakers on the evening were Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Kevin Mathers, Sales Director at Google UK, Economy and Fair Work, and Rebecca Moore, Senior Growth Director, Skyscanner. The evening was hosted by presenter and broadcaster David Tanner.
An inspiring lunch with @BruceWalker – see http://www.wearethefuture.org.uk/
An Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Event held at G&V
Bob Keiller, Chair of Scottish Enterprise, spoke about the benefits of the Borders Railway and introduced businesses – SuperNature Oils, Davidson Chalmers and the Shawfair Project – already making the most of the improved connection to the central belt. Held at the Carlton Hilton, just a short distance from Waverley Station, the event was organised by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Charles Hammond, CEO, Forth Ports spoke with Chamber members about the need for continued collaboration between companies across the UK.
