The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG Core) is set to connect students to the labour market through the inaugural PNG Resources Weeks Career Fair, says president Anthony Smare. The event is scheduled to take place on July 3-4 at the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby.
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PNG Core will host the career fair in partnership with Win PNG, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited. "This event aims to facilitate connections between students from key higher education institutions in Port Moresby with potential employers, provide valuable resources for career development, and encourage networking opportunities," Smare stated.
The targeted participants for the fair are third and fourth-year students from various institutions, including the Pacific Adventist University, Institute of Business Studies University, Australia Pacific Training Coalition, Port Moresby Technical School, Divine Word University - Port Moresby Campus, Don Bosco Technological Institute, PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management, and the University of Papua New Guinea. "The fair will serve as a platform for students to engage with industry professionals, graduates, and employers," Smare added. "Participants can expect career talks covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, and industry trends."
This is the first time PNG Core has included this feature in its conference program, allowing industry professionals to share their experiences, success stories, and insights on job searching and industry expectations for the next generation of workers and professionals.
Smare emphasized PNG Core's vision of nation-building by including educational institutions in non-mining sectors, such as tourism and hospitality, business, and technical colleges, in the career fair. "This move aims to further strengthen our vision by creating a platform that connects the labour market, which comprises our membership, with potential future employees (students)," he explained.
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