STUDENTS and graduates in Herefordshire and Worcester-shire can access the most up-to-date careers opportunities and advice at the University of Worcester.

More than 30 businesses and employers' organisations will be at the Graduate Oppor-tunities Fair at the University's St. John's campus, this Thursday November 17, from 10.30am to 3pm.

Top employers who will be on hand include the National Health Service, the Royal Air Force, the Children's Information Service, Worces-tershire County Council, Barnados and Malvern Theatres as well as JobCentre Plus and the Weststaff recruitment agency.

The free event offers advice and guidance on everything from work experience opportunities, gap years and graduate placement schemes through to full and part time study opportunities.

The Graduate Opportunities Fair will be opened by BBC Midlands Today presenter Bernadette Kearney.

Rose Watson, Senior Career Advisor at the University said: "The event is open to students as well as graduates. It is an ideal opportunity for any first and second-year students to find out about part-time work opportunities now, as well as to receive advice on potential future careers."

University of Worcester Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Green said; "The University enjoys an very strong relationship with businesses and organisations throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Many of our graduates choose to work within the region as well as go on to set up their own businesses.

"This Fair is a great opportunity for the University's own students, and also for all graduates and students in the region who want to meet prospective employers and receive help and advice in considering their possible future careers."