Kerry jobs fair to connect job seekers with employers
Organized by NEWKD Local Development Company in partnership with The Rose Hotel and Tralee Chamber Alliance, this free event is open to the public based on on-site registration.
Attendees can explore opportunities in sectors such as office administration, IT, accounting, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, food production, and retail while there will also be a range of workshops to support both employers and employees.
Tralee Chamber Alliance President, Collette O'Connor, highlighted the positive response from employers to the event.
"To have such as comprehensive employment focussed event in Kerry is a great opportunity for employers and Jobseekers. In addition, the information workshops on employing people from abroad reflects the opportunities for employers to fill vacancies with where there are domestic skills shortages.'
NEWKD SICAP Programme Manager, Robert Carey, explained that bringing together numerous employers, services, and insightful speakers under one roof offers those seeking employment or looking for a change of role a valuable opportunity to engage directly with potential employers, participate in career progression workshops, and gain clarity on employment schemes such as Tús, CE, and WPEP.
NEWKD, as part of the Kerry Community Response Forum facilitated by Kerry County Council, emphasises employment as a crucial aspect of integration for refugees in Kerry.
The event will put both job seekers and employers in touch with a wide range of information and supports all aimed at supporting employment.
During the event, employers will have a unique opportunity to gain insights into the specifics of employing migrants, get answers to the most frequently asked questions, and raise any concerns they may have.
The workshop for employers will be conducted by Frank O'Boyle who manages Information and Advocacy Service in Irish Refugee Council.
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Alongside employer booths, a careers clinic will provide job search support, including CV and job interview preparation, as well as information on upskilling and professional development including a CV preparation workshop led by Sean Connell, HR at NEWKD and Secrets of a Successful Interview presented by Lydia Oboryna from the Open Door Initiative.
Employment Law for Migrants and Accessing the Labour Market to provide Information on the status of temporary protection beneficiaries by Okasna Sarzhevska from the Irish Refugee Council will also take place as well as Entrepreneurship workshops.
Efforts have been made to support Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants in attending the fair.
Information will be provided prior to the event, and interpreter services will be available on the day.
The NEWKD Kerry Jobs Fair 2025 is proudly supported by the Rose Hotel, and the Tralee Chamber Alliance. Funding is provided as part of the SICAP programme implemented by NEWKD.
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