The Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas will hold a job fair on 29 August 2006, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Ground Floor, South Wing Lobby of Mabini Campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) at Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The Job Fair, dubbed as “Trabaho Alay sa Kabaataang PINOY”, aims to address the increasing unemployment among the youth by providing a venue for easy access to potential employers. Students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Unibersidad de Manila (UDM), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), University of the East (UE), and San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSCR) are expected to attend the activity. The Job Fair is open to all individuals aged 18-30 years old.

Among the participating companies are Metrobank, Chinabank, eTelecare Global Solutions, Advanced Contract Solutions, Inc., ADD Force, Net2Globe Interlink, Inc., link2support, RUSTAN’s Marketing Specialist Inc., Robinsons Dept. Store, SM Affiliates, Dynamics Personnel Assistance, LET’S FACE IT, ISUZU Manila, Isetann Department Store, BCMI Manpower Services and Tokyo Tokyo.

Hon. Ali Atienza, the Executive Director of the Manila Employment Service Office (MESO) will be the guest speaker at the opening of the event. PUP officials, deans and chairpersons will also participate in the event led by Dr. Dante Guevarra, University President.

The job fair is organized by the Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas in coordination with MESO, PUP Placement Office and KILOS-PUP, a student political party.

Unemployment among the youth is a pressing problem. Young people are supposed to form the backbone of a progressive and prosperous Philippines but if the youth are not given opportunities, their potentials will not be realized and harnessed for the betterment of the country.

Trabaho Alay sa Kabataang Pinoy hopes to do its part in addressing this issue. A series of job fairs aims to address the increasing unemployment rate among the youth by providing a venue for easy access with potential employers.

It also aims to deepen the commitment of the Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas (KALIPI) in serving the Filipino youth. KALIPI has been active in the political scene for the last 17 years, but this time it hope to directly engage the youth on issues that concern them more directly.

This project will be launched on 21 August 2006 in different cities in the country as part of its 17^th year anniversary celebration of KALIPI’s founding. The project will be in coordination with KALIPI local chapters, LP local leaders, local employment agencies and companies.

To all individuals aged 18-30 years old, we are encouraging you to come and submit your applications to the participating companies.