From fresh graduates to displaced workers, attendees at the job fairs have the opportunity to explore career paths in the thriving Philippine tourism and hospitality industries.
Thousands of job seekers trooped to the SMX Convention Center during the job fairs hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Dubbed as Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso: Philippine Tourism Job Fair, the three-day event that strated on Sept, 19 offered 4,600 job opportunities from more than 30 employers in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
The job fair provided a platform for job seekers to explore a wide range of career opportunities in an industry vital to the country’s economy.
DOT officials said all the attendees had the chance to connect with some of the top employers in tourism and hospitality, adding that the event showcased the resilience and growth of the Philippine tourism sector.
On Sept. 22, a separate job fair was initiated by the DMW under the theme Disenteng Trabaho para sa Marinong Filipino which was held in celebration of the 29th National Seafarers’ Day
The job fair, in collaboration with BDO, connected thousands of maritime professionals and aspiring seafarers with over 30 licensed manning agencies, offering roles in cruise lines, cargo ships, and offshore facilities.
In his speech, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said that job fairs are important in providing opportunities to our seafarers and in ensuring that they go through the legal recruitment process.
The job fairs underscored the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in creating opportunities for Filipinos.
By providing a venue for these initiatives, SM Supermalls continues to support efforts that help drive economic recovery and provide access to job opportunities in key industries like tourism and maritime.