Event to explore opportunities and look at how a positive impact can be created

An event bringing together businesses, organisations and people in Rotherham has been hailed a great success.

Rotherham LinkUp: Business - People - Purpose was held at Rotherham Opportunities College and highlighted Citizens Advice Rotherham’s partnership opportunities.

Citizens Advice Rotherham's director of business development Jamie Ashton (left) and Rotherham Opportunities College’s supported internship coordinator Angela Thursby | Iconic

placeholder image — Citizens Advice Rotherham's director of business development Jamie Ashton (left) and Rotherham Opportunities College’s supported internship coordinator Angela Thursby | Iconic

Organiser Jamie Ashton, director of business development at Rotherham Citizens Advice, said: “The Rotherham LinkUp was great! I hope it’s going to be the first of many too.

Pictured with some of the students at the event are organisers Jamie Ashton (back right) and Angela Thursby (left) | Iconic

“Rotherham Opportunities College did a great presentation on their internship and work placement opportunities which seemed well received by the businesses in the room.

Supported internship coordinator Angela Thursby spoke to potential employers about the benefits of supported internships for students | Iconic

“Citizens Advice Rotherham and District (CARD) talked about their Training and Workplace Advice and saw some good synergy in the room for employers supporting their teams, support workers/employment coaches supporting their clients/service users.

The networking event highlighted the benefits of employing students into work experience, voluntary work and paid work | Iconic

“CARD did a little Rotherham-themed quiz which was a great hit too - lots of fun and laughter.

“The best highlight was that the ROC students got involved and were able to use the networking event as evidence towards their work portfolios.

“I came away with multiple partnership opportunities so I am just thrilled”

Jamie said that the event was to bring local businesses, organisations and people together to explore opportunities collaboratively and look at how a positive impact can be created for Rotherham.

It looked at how organisations can get involved with Citizens Advice Rotherham’s partnership opportunities through social value, corporate social responsibility and sponsorship.

Rotherham Opportunities College also shared opportunities around student placements.

Jamie said that the event was “a relaxed and informal morning”.