MORE than 1,000 jobs across a range of industries are to be presented in a major North-East recruitment event.

The Job Show North East will be held at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Thursday, September 29 between 10.30am and 3pm.

The event offers people the chance to meet potential employers face-to-face, as well an opportunity to find out about training and apprenticeship opportunities in the region.

Companies at the event include Barclays, Go North East, Provident Financial Group and a range of local and national companies, as well as the chance to get advice from the Job Centre Plus and the National Careers Service.

Victoria Clarke, director of the job show, said: “We have the perfect platform to ‘unite talent with opportunity’ and are confident we have something for everyone.

“Over 400 people in the North East have already registered online to attend so if you are looking to improve your prospects, train for a new career, or if you are a young person seeking apprenticeships or just simply want to get back into work just come along on the day."