Crawley MP, Henry Smith, has welcomed the creation of over 1000 new jobs in the local area in the last year. In addition this news comes as Virgin Atlantic has announced that they are recruiting a further 500 cabin crew to be based at Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
Henry said:
“The news that 1043 new jobs have been created in the local area over the last year is encouraging. Considering the current Eurozone crisis, this creation of jobs is really impressive and one I hope that will continue in the years to come. Crawley is the economic engine of West Sussex and Surrey and these figures help to highlight that fact.
“Our town has also benefitted from a 74% rise in Apprenticeships over the last year and the introduction of university courses through Central Sussex College. Those currently studying at Central Sussex College and doing apprenticeships are gaining the important skills that will help to increase their employability for the future. I hope this will mean that as new jobs are created in our town, they can be filled by these skilled local residents.
“I am also delighted that Virgin Atlantic, whose headquarters are here in Crawley, have decided to recruit a further 500 cabin crew to be based at Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. This follows Virgin Atlantic taking on 350 new members of staff last March as they expanded their Gatwick operations. This confidence to take on more employees is very welcome and great news given the important role that Gatwick Airport plays in our local economy.”
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