#Nassau, March 7, 2019 – Bahamas – In keeping with the Government’s commitment to create job opportunities for Bahamians, the Department of Labour is pleased to announce that it will hold its first ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair for the year, this coming Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the C.R.Walker Senior High School on Baillou Hill Road.
Staff of the Department of Labour and a number of
local businesses will be on hand to meet, interview and hire interested job
seekers. As usual the Minister of Labour, Senator the Honourable Dion Foulkes
along with senior executives from the Ministry and Department of Labour will be
in attendance to meet and assist job seekers.
Mrs. Patrenda Russell-Brice, Deputy Director of
Labour commented, “Last year’s ‘Labour on the Blocks’ experienced a tremendous
success in partnering with various local businesses to employ Bahamians in
search of jobs. This year the Department of Labour intends to double its
efforts to bring about positive successes in the labour market for Bahamian job
seekers and we invite both job seekers and employers to join us on this journey
to success.”
Mrs. Russell-Brice noted that in the past many job
seekers were hired on the spot. She encouraged job seekers who plan on
attending Saturday’s ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair to come fully prepared.
Persons attending the ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair are asked to bring their NIB smart Card, a valid Government- issued ID such as a passport or voters card and copies of their resumes.
Press Release: Ministry of Labour