DOLE 7: Virtual Job Fair is the New Normal

Department of Labor and Employment 7 (DOLE-7) sees virtual job fairs as the new means of conducting employment facilitation programs and services during the new normal.

DOLE-7 regional director Salome Siaton said that to conform to the changing ways they handle certain events such as virtual job fairs as it is necessary to adapt to the new normal.

“One of the things that we are now looking into is the conduct of the virtual job fairs at the local government units through their respective PESOs,” Siaton said.

Siaton also appreciates all PESO managers for actively engaging with the activities and bringing out new ideas for the department in conducting new normal activities in the future.

Last December, DOLE-7 has launched the virtual Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (TNK) job fair.

Recovering of the Labor Sector

A recovery plan called NERS or the national employment recovery strategy was created for the labor sector with the participation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and other related offices.

NERS is a program of the government that includes four components such as:

• economic activities with policies and guidelines for the safe reopening of the businesses and the safety of the workers and consumers
• restoration of business confidence, consumer protection, and a rebooting package for the micro, small and medium enterprises
• upgrading of the skills of the workforce through skills training
• labor market access facilitation such as the conduct of job fairs

This program helps the labor sector to continue employment activities and duties in the midst of the new normal. (ASC)