Cagwait, Surigao del Sur - More than 100 job seekers flocked to Cagwait's Job and Business Fair held in the municipality recently.

The said activity was organized by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Local Government Unit  of Cagwait in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment Surigao del Sur Field Office (DOLE SDSFO), featured a wide range of job opportunities in various industries.

Some six (6) local establishments from financial intermediaries, and food and marketing industries offered 456 job openings, attracting 152 aspirants.

Meanwhile, 53 participants availed of the services from five (5) government agencies at the event.

The fair also became an avenue for business owners to showcase their products and services and connect with potential investors and partners.

The job fair accordingly resulted to 64 near hires who will undergo background validation and further job interviews to complete the process before they will be officially hired by the respective employers. 

Local Chief Executive, Mayor Glenn G. Batiancilla expressed his gratitude to the participants for making the event a success. Accordingly, there is a possibility for another job fair in the upcoming Kaliguan Festival, and the official hopes that the job and business opportunities generation in the community will continue. (NGPB/IKFL, SrLEO / DOLE SDSFO/PIA-Surigao del Sur)