VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Ilocos Sur is encouraging job seekers to apply to the 3,016 job vacancies in the job fair for the 122nd Labor Day celebration on May 1.

This event, held in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, will take place at the Provincial Farmers Livelihood Development Center.

Across the province, there are 2,230 positions available locally, while 786 are overseas. 

DOLE Ilocos Sur Provincial Director Charity Ubilas urged job seekers to take this opportunity by applying for positions that align with their aspirations, with the chance to secure employment on the same day.

She said this during the Ammuentayo radio program of the Philippine Information Agency Ilocos Sur Information Center where she also said, “Activities like this underscores the government’s commitment to creating avenues for employment and economic empowerment.”

“With DOLE’s job fair initiative, it is expected to make a significant impact on the lives of every job seeker, ushering in new opportunities and pathways to success,” Ubilas added. 

Registration for the job fair is still ongoing. Interested job seekers are encouraged to register at bit.ly/R1LaborDayJF2024.

The provincial director further stated that this registration process will guide them in connecting every job seeker with potential employers whose needs align with their skills.  

Aside from the job fair, various activities are lined up for attendees, such as the Kasambahay Law Orientation by DOLE, skills training from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Kadiwa ng Pangulo by the Department of Agriculture (DA), and free wellness and pampering services from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Government agencies including Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Pag-IBIG Fund, and the Social Security System (SSS), among others, will also offer one-stop-shop services. 

For more information and updates regarding the event, interested individuals are advised to stay tuned to official announcements from DOLE Region 1 and DOLE Ilocos Sur on their official Facebook pages. (JCR/MJTAB/ATV/CBA, PIA Ilocos Sur)