Councillor Damilola Ojuri, Mayor of Ashby, is holding the launch event for Opportunity Boost on 1 November. 

Opportunity Boost hopes to encourage local people to take the first step towards a fulfilling career by offering guidance, mentoring, resources and opportunities foster success and financial stability. 

Damilola has always had a natural curiosity about careers, after being encouraged from a young age to pursue a career in technology by her mother. 

Through her work with Ashby Town Council, Damilola 'fell in love with giving back' and wanted to do more to help her community. 

Her experience in mentoring has given her valuable insight into working with others, helping them work towards their ideal career. She has previously helped clients perfect their CV, prepare for job interviews and provide support for the first three to six months in the role.

Through her experience in mentoring and over 10 year's experience in IT, she has found her 'passion is to make sure people have the right career path for their future.' She wants Opportunity Boost to give people the freedom to find the job they will find fulfilling. 

The first Opportunity Boost event will be taking place on 1 November from 11am at 15 South Street, Ashby. It will be a one-day event designed to empower individuals at every stage of their professional journey. This event is ideal for students, job-seekers or anyone looking to change careers as it will provide the tools, insights and connections that will be beneficial for the future. 

Key speakers at the event will include local MP Amanda Hack on 'The Future Workforce: Opportunities in a Changing Economy,' Kome Ese and Precious Baker providing insights on career trends, skills and opportunities and more. There will also be an introductory talk from Cllr Damilola Ojuri. 

There will also be the opportunity for networking with other attendees, speakers, mentors and representatives from Opportunity Boost. 

The services offered by Opportunity Boost will be offering affordable services, usually costing £1,000s. They will be offering 6-8 weeks of training for free, with additional services like interview preparation, work mentoring and CV help costing just £350.  

To find out more about Opportunity Boost, how to enroll in their upcoming event and more, visit their website here. 

Opportunity Boost's first event will be a Career Conference on 1st November