IN celebration of the 58th City Charter Day, the City Government of Tagbilaran, under the leadership of Mayor Jane Yap and Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala, successfully hosted the Career Expo 2024-Local & Overseas Job Fair on June 22, 2024 at the City Hall Atrium.
The Career Expo 2024 was organized by the City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) headed by Mark Borja, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
The event aimed to provide numerous employment opportunities for local job seekers and overseas aspirants, bringing together a diverse range of employers from various industries.
Mayor Jane Yap emphasized the importance of the event in her message, stating, “Our Career Expo 2024 is a testament to our commitment to providing our constituents with ample opportunities for employment and professional growth.”
Chief of Staff John Geesnell “Baba” Yap II, who also graced the event, recognized the
collaborative efforts of various government agencies and private employers to ensure that job seekers have access to the best career options available, both locally and internationally.
Tagbilaran City PESO Officer Mark Borja disclosed that out of the 453 registered applicants, six were successfully hired on the spot, 104 were near-hires and 280 qualified for the position applied.
The City PESO has actively sourced 4,174 job vacancies from 25 local and overseas employers.
Local employers who were present during the job fair include the following: Alturas Group of Companies, ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc., Bohol Quality Corporation, Cebu General Services, Inc., Du Ek Sam, Inc., Emo Philippines Inc., First Consolidated Bank, GED Loan Express Services Inc., Hennan Resort, Ibex Global Solutions Inc., JFC Franchise Bohol, Keep Diving Scuba World, Maxicare, Nuat Thai Services, Save ‘N Earn Sales, Inc., SMCT Group of Companies, TaskUs – Bohol, the Fortune Group of Companies and Toyota Tagbilaran.
Overseas employers included Lead Resources Management Corporation, Light and Hope Overseas Placement Agency, Inc., Magsaysay Careers, Placewell International Services Corporation, Panacea International Employment Resources Agency, Inc., and SMC Manpower Agency Philippines Company.
The job fair drew a large crowd of job seekers from Tagbilaran City and other municipalities.
Attendees had the opportunity to apply for a wide range of job openings, catering to diverse skills and qualifications.
The event also featured booths and services from participating agencies, offering career counseling, skills training, and information on overseas employment.
The Career Expo 2024 stands as a significant milestone in Tagbilaran City’s efforts to foster economic growth and provide its residents with opportunities for career advancement.
The City Government, along with its partners, remains committed to supporting the community through similar initiatives in the future.
