A virtual jobs fair to connect job seekers with local employers across the Scenic Rim and Logan will be held on Friday, 7 August 2020.
Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Brisbane South East and Logan virtual jobs fair is an opportunity for those looking for work to see what employment opportunities are available in their area.
“As we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19, it’s important to support Australians to find employment and access training opportunities,” Minister Cash said.
“Funded by the Australian Government, jobs fairs connect local employers with local job seekers,” Minister Cash said.
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the fair was a COVIDSafe way of connecting job seekers with businesses that had job vacancies.
“The virtual jobs fair will bring together job seekers and local businesses, across the Scenic Rim and south west suburbs of Logan, promoting more than 890 job opportunities, including apprenticeships and traineeships available in the south-east corner,” Mr Buchholz said.
The Australian Government has held jobs fairs around Australia, with more than 31,500 people attending events over the past two years.
Mr Buchholz said this is an opportunity for local people to get online for this free event and chat with employers and employment service providers about potential career pathways.
“This jobs fair is for anyone who wants to connect with businesses currently recruiting, and I encourage people in our community to take advantage of all the information that will be available,” Mr Buchholz said.
The Brisbane South East and Logan Jobs Fair is a free online event from 9.30am to 1.30pm on Friday, 7 August 2020. Registrations are required and can be made at:employment.gov.au/SEBrisbaneLoganVJF
Media Contacts:
Brittany Higgins – Brittany.Higgins@dese.gov.au – 0449 171 294 (Minister Cash)
Scott O’Connell – scott.oconnell@aph.gov.au – 0413 424 384 (Mr Buchholz)
