In a continued effort to provide valuable career opportunities for Filipinos, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) successfully held two major job fairs at the SMX Convention Center Manila this September, bringing together thousands of job seekers with top employers in the tourism and maritime sectors.
From September 19 to 21, 2024, the Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso: Philippine Tourism Job Fair took place, offering over 4,600 job opportunities from more than 30 employers in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Organized by the DOT and in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), this three-day event provided a platform for job seekers to explore a wide range of career opportunities in an industry vital to the country’s economy. Whether they were fresh graduates, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars, or displaced workers, attendees had the chance to connect with some of the top employers in tourism and hospitality, showcasing the resilience and growth of the Philippine tourism sector.
Shortly after, on September 22, 2024, the DMW’s Disenteng Trabaho para sa Marinong Filipino, in celebration of the 29th National Seafarers’ Day further solidified the government’s support for the Filipino seafaring community. 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.
These job fairs underscore 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.
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SM Supermalls, a division of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the Philippines’ leading developer, operator, and owner of world-class malls. SM Supermalls is dedicated to fostering sustainable and community-centric developments. Through initiatives like job fairs, SM Supermalls continues to play a pivotal role in nation-building, offering opportunities that transform lives and contribute to the well-being of Filipino communities.
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