by Richard Aliangan
ZAMBOANGA CITY, 24 Feb. (PIA 9) - - Some 80 local and international employment agencies participated in the the Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair conducted February 24 at the Plaza del Pilar.
Public Employment Service Office Manager and City Social Welfare and Development Officer Francisco Barredo said the one-day event is a continued collaboration of the City Government, Department of Labor and Employment 9 and ABS-CBN in opening the doors of opportunities to those who are seeking job placements here and abroad.
Barredo said PESO has invited 20 local agencies and 20 international employment entities to participate in the said affair which started at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
To avoid a longer queue of job seekers, PESO has conducted pre-registration of applicants interested to join the said fair.
Overseas agencies also conducted their own preliminary interviews which started February 22 and will go on till March 2 at PESO.
From February 22-23, Andromeda Recruitment Agency conducted interviews for skilled and unskilled workers while Brunell Recruitment Agency also carried out the same scheme on February 23.
Skills International Recruitment Agency will take their turn from February 27 to 29 while Ozem Recruitment Agency will have their interviews from February 27 to March 2.
The mentioned agencies are hiring personnel to work in the Middle East Countries.
The said job fair is not only a highlight of the 75th Dia de Zamboanga but a continued commitment of the City Government in ushering opportunities for job seekers not only from Zamboanga but also from the neighboring provinces and cities. (JPA/ RA/CIO/PIA- ZBST)