YEREVAN. -  The “Build Your Future Today: Education, Employment, Economy” youth career fair was hosted today at the Armenia Marriott Hotel by the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project, the State Employment Service Agency (SESA) of Armenia and the Youth Career Orientation Center of the Ministry of Labor and Social Issues. 

The career fair, first in Yerevan to address youth unemployment, brought together 100 employers, 7 university career centers, and representatives from the event’s 10 partner organizations were on hand to provide career advising and help students structure their university curriculum to make them competitive job applicants.

During the workshops, participants were instructed on job search techniques, resume writing, interviewing, how to stay competitive in the labor market, and presenting themselves professionally to employers.

The fair was made possible with assistance from the Ministry of Education and Science, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia, Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Employers Union of Armenia, British Council, DVV International, and Global Developments Fund.