World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Job fair in Jaffna connects northern workers with overseas employment
A major foreign employment job fair is being held in Jaffna today, offering residents of Sri Lanka's Northern Province direct access to international employment opportunities. The event aims to connect job seekers with overseas employers across multiple sectors.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The foreign employment job fair in Jaffna brings together prospective workers and international recruitment agencies, providing northern residents with a platform to explore overseas job opportunities without traveling to the capital. The event features employers and recruitment representatives from various countries seeking to hire workers across diverse sectors and skill levels.
Thousands of Sri Lankans seek foreign employment annually, contributing significantly to the country's foreign exchange earnings through remittances. The Jaffna event represents an effort to bring overseas employment opportunities closer to workers in the Northern Province, a region with considerable numbers of workers seeking international placement.
Participants can directly engage with recruiters, learn about available positions, visa requirements, and employment conditions in destination countries. The job fair is expected to showcase openings in sectors including healthcare, hospitality, construction, and domestic work, among others.
Organizers emphasize the importance of job seekers obtaining verified employment offers and working only with licensed recruitment agencies to avoid exploitation. The event provides an opportunity for residents to access legitimate overseas employment pathways and gain firsthand information about working and living conditions abroad.