EMPLOYMENT & ADVICE FAIR (Ireland, Europe and International)
Dates: 16th & 17th September 2011
Venue: FAIRGREEN Shopping Centre, Carlow
Published on 12th September, 2011
The International Employment Services Unit of FÁS, together with FÁS South East Region is working in association with the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and Carlow Chamber to organise a Regional/National/European and International Employment and Advice Fair. The event is aimed at Irish and EU workers looking for jobs locally and throughout Europe and in Australia.
The event will be attended by local employers and locally based Employment Advice Agencies. EURES Advisers, who are specialists in international recruitment, from European Member State countries including Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, will also be at the event to advise those interested in employment and career development options in these countries.
The following vacancies will be available at the event in Ireland: Pharmaceutical - Automation Compliance Specialist, Capacity Planner, Inspection Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Production Operator, Production Technician, Procurement Specialist Administration – Accounting, Sales, Independent Distributors, Customer Care Representatives, Healthcare – Nurses, Care Assistants
and in Europe & abroad: Construction - Roofers, Shutterers, Carpenters, Welders; Engineering – Automotive Electronics Engineers (VOLVO Car Corporation recruiting), CNC Operators, CAD/CAE Designer Car Mechanics, Garage Chief, Motor Calibration Engineer, Electro-mechanics and Industrial Pipefitters, Development Engineer, Electrical Specialist, Mechanical Engineer; Hydraulic Fitters, Diesel Fitters, Electricians, Metal Fabricators, Electrical Linesmen, Telecommunications Technicians and Linesmen; Other - Medical - Doctors, Nurses, English Teachers, Financial Director, Head of Purchase & Logistic Department, Purchase Specialist, Printing Preparation Technician, Chemical Section Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Quality Controller, HR Officer, HSE Manager, Sales, Administration Specialist, Sales Manager, Machine Operator – Decorator, Technical Service Specialist.
In addition, Education & Training Providers together with Irish Advice and Welfare Agencies will be represented including those dealing with Social Welfare, Taxation and Business Start-Up.
The event will take place in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and will be open on Friday 16th September from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm, and Saturday 17th September from 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm.
FÁS is committed to working closely with other State Agencies and organisations to provide the most effective integrated service to individuals who are seeking to explore their future career options.
FÁS is part of a European Commission network called EURES (EURopean Employment Services). EURES Advisers are trained specialists who provide information and guidance to jobseekers and employers interested in the European labour market. The EURES service is free of charge. For further information contact your local FÁS EURES Adviser or log onto www.fas.ie.
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For further information contact:
Con Quinlan, Assistant Manager, FÁS Employment Services, Waterford. Tel: +353 (0) 87 4174055;
Kevin Quinn, Manager, FÁS International Employment Services. Tel. +353 (0) 87 2417635.
