Nabarangpur: District-level recruitment fair was organized at the playground of Raja Chaitanya Dev High School by the district administration and the Department of Employment and Skill Development. The event was presided over by District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra.
A total of nine project-executing agencies from within and outside the state, along with 24 recruiting agencies, participated in the fair. They informed job-seeking youths about the employment opportunities available in their respective organizations.
At the inauguration, District Employment and Skill Development Officer Anand Palei stated that unemployed youths from the district could get assured job opportunities after training through project-executing agencies, both within and outside the district.
Eligibility and Participation
The recruitment fair was open to individuals with education levels ranging from 5th-grade pass to 10th-grade fail, as well as matric (10th pass), graduates, ITI, and diploma holders. Job seekers between the ages of 18 to 35 could participate by presenting their educational certificates, residence proof, caste certificate, and Aadhaar card.
In his speech, District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra advised the participating job seekers to undergo training through the project-executing and recruiting agencies and utilize the employment opportunities for their financial empowerment.
Job Placements and Selection
During the event, the recruiting agencies shortlisted 52 candidates, including Madhu Jani, Chaitanya Gauda, Pindu Jani, and Mamina Muduli, who were handed their appointment letters by the District Collector.
A total of 573 job seekers registered at the fair from different blocks. Out of them, 310 candidates were identified for further training and employment opportunities by the recruiting agencies and project-executing organizations.
Dignitaries Present
The event was coordinated by ActionAid’s District Advisor Fakir Charan Raut and attended by:
Additional District Collector Tapan Khuntia
Chief Development Officer of Zilla Parishad, Biranchi Narayan Daruwan
District Information and Public Relations Officer, Manoj Kumar Behera
District Social Welfare Officer, Draupadi Kahar
District Social Security Officer, Sudhanshu Patra
ERO Gopalpur M. Tripathi
The fair successfully provided job seekers with guidance and employment opportunities, contributing to workforce development in the district.