ZAMBOANGA CITY — Good news for the jobless!

Close to 8,000 jobs in various fields will be opened to applicants in this year’s Jobs Fair sponsored by the city government and private partners.

City Social Welfare and Development Officer Francisco Barredo on Monday said the Jobs Fair, which is set to be held on Feb. 24, is part of the 75th Dia dela Ciudad de Zamboanga (Zamboanga Charter Day) celebration.

Barredo, who is also the city’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) manager, said the Jobs Fair would be held at Plaza del Pilar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Companies and job recruitment agencies from Manila will be participating in the whole-day Jobs Fair in addition to 17 local companies, 15 national and 6 international placement agencies, Barredo said.

He said that jobs such as company drivers, construction workers, nurses and other technical positions will be up for grab.

It will be recalled, the city had initiated four jobs fairs last year that facilitated the hiring of 1,156 qualified applicants, earning for Zamboanga City an award as the 2011 Regional Best PESO Performer. (PNA)

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