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Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations

Job and Training Fair

The Ministry has a mandate to accompany jobseekers through training programmes and in their job search. In line with the Government Programme 2025 - 2029, the Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations is organising a series of job and training fairs across the island. The first Job and training fair was organised at Super U, Grand Baie on 7 May 2025. The next Job and training fair will be held at Port Louis Urban Terminal on Thursday 7 August 2025 from 9 hrs 30 to 15 hrs 30.

 2.The job and training fair plays a vital role in bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers, while also responding to evolving labour market needs. It serves as a dynamic platform where jobseekers can meet directly with recruiters, explore available job opportunities, and gain insights into the skills currently in demand. For young jobseekers, the event is an eye-opening experience, offering exposure to various career paths, networking possibilities, and access to career guidance. It also provides a space for employers to showcase their organisation, promote available roles, and connect with a pool of potential talent more efficiently.

3. Employers representing the following sectors: transport, insurance, trade, manufacturing, ICT and cleaning services will recruit for a range of jobs such as drivers, insurance agent, marketing officer, accounts clerk, call centre operator and logistics clerk among others.

4. Moreover, a training component is included in the fair which ensures that participants who may not yet meet job requirements can be directed toward relevant upskilling and reskilling opportunities. Training institutions will present their programmes and offer guidance on pathways leading to employment in high-demand sectors such as ICT, tourism, green energy, and the digital economy. This proactive approach supports national objectives such as reducing unemployment, addressing skills mismatches, and promoting inclusive participation in the labour force—especially for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. In the context of a rapidly changing world of work, a job and training fair becomes not just an event but a strategic tool for workforce development and social progress.

5. During the Job and training fair, the following training institutions, MITD, SME Mauritius, National Women Entrepreneur Council and Polytechnics Mauritius will provide information on training and will register prospective trainees, while the Careers Guidance Service will provide guidance to jobseekers in career prospects on future jobs, re-orientation and strategies to build a sustainable career.

 6. In addition, the Ministry will provide information on its employability enhancement programmes, notably the Youth Employment Programme and Women Back to Work Programme. The latter provides facilities of women to join or re-join the world of work. Among the training that will be proposed, are Fundamentals of Sustainable Agri-business, Basic IT Application Skills, Pastry Making and Care of the Elderly and Disabled Persons.

 7.Interested jobseekers including youth, women and persons with disabilities can also call to register at the Employment Information Centres (EICs) nearest to their residence, so as to benefit from the training programmes.

8. We invite the public to take maximum advantage of the job and training fair. For additional information, the public can call on 4050126 or 4050129.

MLIR

4 August 2025