Job and education fair boosts recruitment
Job and education fair boosts recruitment
Jobseekers now have more employment opportunities with domestic and foreign companies after attending the 6th Job and Education Fair at the Faculty of Engineering under the National University of Laos (NUOL) yesterday.
This year some 27 companies and nine educational divisions participated at the fair to advertise job vacancies as well as allowing new graduates from secondary schools to register for vocational education.
More companies need new graduates equipped with professional and vocational skills, who can be placed in jobs immediately.
The government’s policy aims to promote economic development through the participation and contribution of young graduates through job creation and vocational training.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 6th Job and Education Fair, Faculty of Engineering Dean Prof. Dr Boualinh Soysouvanh said the event was a meeting point for new graduates and companies.
“I strongly believe this will enable both jobseekers and companies to meet each other and lead to employment opportunities,” he said.
He added that students from secondary schools would also have the opportunity to look at their options before making their final decision to enrol at universities or other educational institutions.
Over recent years, many students have not shown interest in enrolling in vocational institutions contrary to the government’s economic development efforts.
To generate more interest in vocational training, the Faculty of Engineering at NUOL is now cooperating with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (ECCIL) to promote the quality and quantity of new graduates through the job fair.
The event was supported by Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie and GIZ’s TVET Teacher Education Programme.
It was also designed to bridge the communication gap between the academic world and the business community as well as opening doors for employers who are looking for new graduates.
It enabled companies and businesses to advertise job vacancies and openly communicate with potential employees.
Executive Director of ECCIL, Dr Ramon Bruesseler, said the fair would help to promote the development of the economy and ease the labour shortage.
“The event will offer long-term benefits for graduates looking for jobs as well as pointing the way to good educational options for new graduates, and minimise the outflow of Lao workers to Thailand,” he said.
LNCCI Vice President Mr Thanongsinh Kanlagna was also present at the opening ceremony along with other invited guests from various domestic and international companies and organisations.
