http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Jobs http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2108246_teen_takes_part_in_innovative_apprenticeship_scheme A Bracknell teenager has taken part in an innovative apprenticeship scheme. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2108246_teen_takes_part_in_innovative_apprenticeship_scheme Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2108100_47_jobs_to_go_at_west_berkshire_council West Berkshire Council is planning to cut 47 more jobs on top of the 120 lost last year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2108100_47_jobs_to_go_at_west_berkshire_council Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2107430_number_of_apprenticeships_almost_doubles_in_year Employers have taken on 95 per cent more apprentices aged 16 to 18 in Reading over the last year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2107430_number_of_apprenticeships_almost_doubles_in_year Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2106766_jobless_figures_remain_stable Jobless figures remained static in Reading last month according to the latest figures. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2106766_jobless_figures_remain_stable Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105319_advice_to_get_young_people_into_jobs Young people in Bracknell heading into the difficult jobs market can get advice on training, education and employment at an event in the New Year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105319_advice_to_get_young_people_into_jobs Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105309_wokingham_tops_the_list_for_apprenticeships Wokingham borough has one of the best apprenticeship rates in the country and Wokingham business champions hope to make this even better. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105309_wokingham_tops_the_list_for_apprenticeships Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105280_small_fall_in_unemployment_in_bracknell The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance continues to fall, bucking the national trend where unemployment has increased to 2.64 million. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105280_small_fall_in_unemployment_in_bracknell Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105222_number_of_jobless_claimants_remains_steady Little change was seen in the jobless figures released this week for Reading and its neighbouring authorities. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2105222_number_of_jobless_claimants_remains_steady Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2104872_solar_energy_boss_lashes_tariff_cuts A boss of a solar energy company in West Reading has lost £80,000 and been forced to make staff redundant because of the Government's decision to cut the amount payable for feed-in tariffs. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2104872_solar_energy_boss_lashes_tariff_cuts Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103690_reading_bucks_the_trend_on_youth_unemployment Young people are facing better job prospects in Reading than the rest of the country, according to figures released last week. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103690_reading_bucks_the_trend_on_youth_unemployment Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103604_stampede_for_john_lewis_christmas_jobs Bosses at John Lewis Reading received more than 2,000 applications for 140 temporary Christmas jobs, the store has revealed. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103604_stampede_for_john_lewis_christmas_jobs Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103131_get_the_right_person_for_the_job A free skills briefing is being held to look at the impact of the creation of about 4,500 new jobs in the area. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103131_get_the_right_person_for_the_job Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103054_pensions_offer_fails_to_halt_public_sector_strike Public service unions are still pressing ahead with strike action at the end of the month, despite a new pension offer from the Government. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103054_pensions_offer_fails_to_halt_public_sector_strike Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103027_solar_tariff_cuts_could_cost_jobs A solar energy company boss who has created 30 jobs said it could all be at risk because of an “irresponsible” Government cut. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2103027_solar_tariff_cuts_could_cost_jobs Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2101787_reading_jobless_figures_remain_stable The proportion of Reading’s working age population claiming jobless benefits remained at 3.5 per cent in September although the actual number of claimants fell by 47. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2101787_reading_jobless_figures_remain_stable Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2101254_tenants_asked_about_job_cuts People living in sheltered housing in Reading are being consulted about changes which could lead to staff cuts. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2101254_tenants_asked_about_job_cuts Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100783_fast_track_to_success_at_reading_futures_fair A pinball machine, flashing rail signals and a giant-sized toy dog were among the props attracting pupils to stands at the Reading Futures Fair. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100783_fast_track_to_success_at_reading_futures_fair Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100479_futures_fair_from_shop_floor_into_management Reading Futures Fair, a school careers event organised by Reading West MP Alok Sharma and Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership, is being held at Madejski Stadium’s Royal Berkshire Conference Centre tomorrow. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100479_futures_fair_from_shop_floor_into_management Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100369_work_experience_put_me_on_track_to_fantastic_career Reading Futures Fair is being held at Madejski Stadium’s Royal Berkshire Conference Centre on Thursday. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2100369_work_experience_put_me_on_track_to_fantastic_career Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099811_crowds_flock_to_reading_jobs_fair More than a thousand people tried to get on the job at a fair arranged by one of the local MPs. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099811_crowds_flock_to_reading_jobs_fair Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099649_second_reading_jobs_fair_tomorrow Job hunters are being given a chance to meet employers with vacancies at a second recruitment fair being organised by Reading MP Rob Wilson. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099649_second_reading_jobs_fair_tomorrow Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099640_mcdonalds_apprentices_learn_while_they_earn The Reading East MP was “lovin’ it” when he visited the centre in Reading where McDonald’s apprentices are trained. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099640_mcdonalds_apprentices_learn_while_they_earn Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099606_thousands_of_jobseekers_helped_by_next_step More than 1,700 people in Wokingham have benefitted from a careers service which is celebrating its first year anniversary this month. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099606_thousands_of_jobseekers_helped_by_next_step Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099539_ministers_praise_for_new_work_programme Work and pensions minister Chris Grayling came to Reading last Tuesday and met a self-employed dolls’ house maker. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099539_ministers_praise_for_new_work_programme Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099536_make_a_connexion__and_make_a_difference Bosses who could give struggling young people a taste of the workplace are being urged to step forward. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099536_make_a_connexion__and_make_a_difference Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099266_brakes_boost_for_mps_job_fair A company which is bringing 500 new jobs to the area will have a stall at the this month’s Reading Job Fair. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2099266_brakes_boost_for_mps_job_fair Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098954_more_barclays_jobs_facing_the_axe Posts in the corporate section of Barclays in Reading are under threat following an announcement of 140 national job losses. Back office roles could be axed in the office in Apex Plaza, in Forbury Road, as well as in London, Birmingham and Poole, in Dorset. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098954_more_barclays_jobs_facing_the_axe Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098806_futures_fair_to_help_students_into_work Reading West MP Alok Sharma is spearheading an event to help school pupils in his constituency look to the future. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098806_futures_fair_to_help_students_into_work Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098642_500_jobs_created_at_brakes_groups_new_reading_warehouse Five hundred new jobs are to be created in Reading with the opening of a huge new storage and distribution centre. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098642_500_jobs_created_at_brakes_groups_new_reading_warehouse Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098403_jobless_total_rises_in_reading The number of people claiming out-of-work benefits in Reading borough went up in July. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098403_jobless_total_rises_in_reading Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098368_job_support_service_facing_closure A job support centre in Woodley could be forced to close because people are not making the most of the service. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098368_job_support_service_facing_closure Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098256_tesco_joins_employers_alist_for_latest_job_fair One of the world’s largest retailers will set up stall at Reading’s job fair in September to promote more than 1,000 new jobs. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098256_tesco_joins_employers_alist_for_latest_job_fair Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098139_awe_welcomes_43_new_apprentices Training is going down a bomb at an atomic weapons factory where 43 new apprentices have signed up. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2098139_awe_welcomes_43_new_apprentices Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2096871_funding_helps_fuel_westcoast_recruitment_drive Leading IT supplier Westcoast is recruiting 25 new members of staff after securing a funding deal with a national bank. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2096871_funding_helps_fuel_westcoast_recruitment_drive Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2096113_reading_mp_rob_wilson_sets_up_new_jobs_fair Job hunters are being given a chance to meet employers with vacancies at a second recruitment fair being organised by Reading MP Rob Wilson. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/jobs/news/s/2096113_reading_mp_rob_wilson_sets_up_new_jobs_fair Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 -0000