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WorkingJobsfairs give jobseekers the chance to talk directly to employers about theopportunities they have available, and for employers to give out applicationforms or interview potential employees at the event. Jobseeker Direct is aphone service which keeps individuals in touch with the latest job vacanciesand helps people find jobs.Genesis Association Wales helps unemployed people and those underthreat of losing employment, primarily over the age of 40, with employmentissues. They offer free information and advice on training, job seeking andsupport services.Cam Wrth Gam is a subsiduary of Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin, the mainWelsh-medium early years provider outside the statutory sector. They run atraining scheme for those wishing to work in early years care and educationsettings. Candidates are paid whilst training and the courses include Welshlessons so they are open to Welsh learners.Specific help for people with disabilities is featured in the ‘Disability’ section.Tackling Age Discrimination in the Work PlaceLegislation covering age discrimination in employment and vocational trainingis scheduled to be in place by October 2006. Generally, employers will nolonger be able to recruit, train or promote people on the basis of age.Age Positive tackles age discrimination and promotes the many benefits ofacknowledged good practice by publicising case studies that demonstrate thelower training costs and higher employee retention of employing a mixed ageworkforce that includes older people. Information is available on their web siteand in print.The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) provide adviceand guidance about employee rights at work and age issues.Trade Unions protect their members’ interests at work and campaign for socialjustice. If you experience age discrimination and you belong to a union,contact your union representative. The Wales TUC Learning Servicessupports trade unions in Wales by providing advice and guidance in support oftheir members and helps promote union/employer partnerships in theworkplace.Self-employmentIt is essential that you obtain proper advice before putting your own time andmoney into self-employment. The Jobcentre can advise you about allhttp://www.wrexham.gov.uk/50+16