Two hundred job vacancies in Coventry are up for grabs in a one-off event to be held in the city centre this week.

Jobs in retail and at call centres are to be advertised at a special stall in West Orchards Sopping Centre on Thursday between 10am and 3pm.

The “New Start - New Job” stand will be manned by specialist staff who can give people advice about possible new opportunities for them.

The initiative has been organised by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber, Coventry Employment Service and local training providers CWT after it was discovered that extra training was needed to allow unemployed people in the area to fill posts in various categories.

They include Sage book-keeping, EPOS till operation, cash handling, silver service waiting and call centre work.

Training and development adviser Tim Corkery said:

“Everyone who is out of work at present or looking for a change of career can visit our stand and discuss local employment opportunities with an expert.

“Hosting this event at West Orchards will enable people who are shopping to pop up and access real job opportunities and discuss possible training routes, as easily as buying a loaf of bread or a newspaper.”