Participants and guests at the job fair in Dimapur on March
18.
- DIMAPUR — The
ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Don Bosco Job Placement Network,
Dimapur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment: ST/SC
Kohima, the National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled, Dimapur,
Employment Exchange Dimapur, and Model Career Centre Dimapur, organised a job
fair at the AIDA conference hall, Don Bosco, in Dimapur on March 18.
- According to an update, the event aimed to provide job
opportunities to young people in and around Dimapur while raising awareness
about local and state employment opportunities for youth. The primary objective
was to offer one-on-one interview experiences and connect participants with
potential employers.
- The fair was formally inaugurated by special guest, RS
Siipuni Pou, Sub-Regional Employment Officer, Kohima, who, in his speech,
emphasised the importance of building strong employer-employee relationships.
- Gideon L Sumi, District Employment Exchange Officer (DEO),
Dimapur, shared insights on starting careers with small yet meaningful steps.
He informed the participants that over 72,000 unemployed youth, who have
completed Class 10 and above, are currently registered with the employment
exchange.
- In Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts alone, over 27,000
unemployed youth are seeking job opportunities. He also shared inspiring
success stories of individuals who achieved career growth by starting with
small steps.
- It was mentioned that the job fair resulted in several
candidates being shortlisted. The fair attracted over 60 participants. Four
companies attended the fair in person, while one participated online.
