Job opportunities introduced to pandemic-affected labourers in HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City's Youth Employment Services (YES) Centre and the Federations of Labour of the city and Go Vap district held an event on November 14 to introduce employment opportunities to labourers who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HCM City (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City's Youth Employment Services (YES)Centre and the Federations of Labour of the city and Go Vap district held anevent on November 14 to introduce employment opportunities to labourers wholost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to YES Centre Director Nguyen Van Sang, this was agood opportunity for workers to directly meet businesses and training establishments, and choose suitable jobs. On the contrary, enterprises andrecruitment units have the opportunity to recruit and directly interviewworkers who were finding jobs, and recruit skilled workers for their productionand business.
YES Centre also introduced the ongoing programme dubbed“Zero-dong hostel – free quick test – get a job immediately” which will lastuntil November 30. The programme is offering 60 free-of-charge rooms,and nearly 200 rooms with prices discounted from 30- 50 percent.
Labourers participating in the event. (Photo: VNA)
Over 300 surveyed enterprises said that they need over 50,000 workers in various fields, in which the business, trade and service sectorsaccount for 42 percent, Sang added.
At the event, many businesses and employers offer a monthly salaryof 6 million VND (265 USD) or more along with several allowances and welfare commitments related to health insurance, accident insurance, and socialinsurance.
On this occasion, the Federation of Labour of Go Vapdistrict also presented gifts to disadvantaged labourers who lost their jobsdue to the pandemic./.
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Labourers participating in the event. (Photo: VNA) 
