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All welcome to Empowering Women: Education and Training Fair in Forest Gate – Wednesday 2 April

Friday 14 March 2008

On Wednesday 2 April, women from Newham’s diversecommunities will get together for a day of inspiration, information and guidance on educational opportunities and community services in and around the borough.

The Women’s Education and Training Fair will take place at Forest Gate Youth Zone, 1 Woodford Road, from 11am to 3pm. The fair has been organized by the University of East London (UEL) in collaboration with Newham Council and Newham Asian Women’s Project.

Activities will include start-up business advice and the opportunity to browse exhibitions and information stalls. A wide variety of fun and informative workshops will be available, covering topics including healthy eating, dance exercise, CV writing and accessing educational opportunities.

Jasbir Panesar, Community Development Co-ordinator at the University of East London, has successfully organised a series of Education and Training Fairsover the past few years, and has been impressed by the growing interest in the community.

Jasbir said: "We are looking forward to an exciting day, especially after the success we had last year. Access to educational and employment opportunities are vital to enable people of all ages to achieve their full potential.”

Free vegetarian buffet snack lunchwill be served. For full details and a multi-lingual programme, contact Jasbir Panesar on 020 8223 4356 or Fatima Seedat on 020 8536 1397.

For details and pictures contact Daniel Cherry: 020 8223 2194

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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