Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair connecting job seekers with employers

Up to 60 local businesses from across a wide range of sectors will be on hand to engage with job seekers at this year’s Newry, Mourne and Down (NMD) Job Fair on Friday 24 May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. 

The event will help local employers and job seekers to network and connect. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to avail of one-on-one support and advice on finding a job, writing a CV, and preparing for interview from local support agencies including the NI Careers Service; Clanrye Group and local Further Education Colleges. 

Launching the NMD Job Fair at Canal Court Hotel, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This is a great place to work and live. The Job fair presents an exciting opportunity for job seekers to meet a wide range of local employers who currently have job openings.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about their options such as apprenticeships, vacancies and graduate programmes."

Labour Market Partnerships are funded by the Department for Communities and allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. Attending the Job Fair will be a great way of meeting face to face with employers who have current vacancies across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing; professional services; finance; hospitality; transport; and many more.

Vacancies range from full-time to part-time, and flexible and casual roles, with global, local and family-owned businesses.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of an up-to-date CV to provide to employers.

The NMD Job Fair is free to attend on a drop-in basis from 10.30am to 3pm in Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Friday 24 May 2024.