Over 3,000 land-based and sea-based employment opportunities from various licensed recruitment agencies were offered in the first Overseas Job Fair to be conducted by the Quezon City Government through the Migrants Resource Center (MRC) of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO).

In partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the job fair was held on Friday, August 18, at the Quezon City Hall Risen Garden from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“The goal of this first-ever overseas job fair is to provide numerous opportunities abroad for aspiring migrant workers while ensuring their well-being through safe, orderly, and fair migration. Sa pamamagitan ng DMW na nagbigay ng mga lehitimong recruitment agencies, mas protektado ang kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan na makikipagsapalaran sa abroad,” said Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.

In addition to this, the MRC will also conduct an awareness campaign to encourage all aspiring migrant workers to actively engage in the Pre-Migration Orientation Seminar. This seminar is an initial intervention for future migrant workers as they embark on their migration journey.

“Employers are looking for employees with soft skills and eagerness for life-long learning aside from the applicant’s work experience and educational background,” PESO Manager Rogelio Reyes said.

Applicants brought the usual job requirements such as a resume, diploma, and other relevant documents and certificates.

The collaboration between the Quezon City Government and DMW is part of a Memorandum of Agreement signed earlier this year to strengthen the full protection, promotion, and realization of the rights of OFWs, particularly women, and their families in Quezon City. The agreement also aims to further develop services and programs that are appropriate, effective, and efficient.