The first job fair for the disabled in Quang Nam
(QNO) - Hundreds of people with disabilities enthusiastically attended the first job fair for them, themed Opportunities for Everyone. The event, taking place on January 7 at 24/3 Square (Tam Ky), offered employment counselling and support.
The job fair, as part of the Inclusion-1 project (2022 - 2026) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aimed to raise local awareness, promote inclusion, and connect employers with over 270 job-seeking individuals with disabilities.
The job fair offered diverse opportunities in textiles, information technology, green technology, and handicrafts for Quang Nam's 21,000 working-age individuals with disabilities.
Tran Anh Tuan, Deputy Chairman of the Quang Nam provincial People's Committee, expressed hope for the fair to become an annual event, bringing new opportunities and support for the disabled.
The disabled expressed their excitement about the first job fair for them and hoped to have jobs. Businesses actively provided guidance and job opportunities for the disabled at the event.
Le Ngoc Duc, owner of Duc Hoc Tran in Tam Ky, is looking for three people with physical disabilities but painting talent for his agarwood painting workshop.
Source: tuoitre