Within the framework of the “Modernizing vocational education and training in agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a job fair was held in Angeghakot settlement on August 23.
A number of MAVETA project partners from the private sector and agricultural colleges, other employers participated in the fair with separate booths, presenting their products and job vacancies.
In her welcoming speech, Lilit Hovhannisyan, MAVETA project manager emphasized that the purpose of this festival was to bring employers and job seekers of the agricultural sector to one platform, as well as to encourage agricultural professions.
Anna Karapetyan, deputy head of the Sisian community, Armenak Markosyan, the head of Angeghakot settlement, and Naira Sargsyan, head of the social work and employment programs department of the Sisian regional center of the United Social Service, also welcomed the attendees.
In cooperation with the unified social service, the participation of unemployed and job-seeking citizens of Goris and Sisian communities was ensured, more than 70 people.
The fair was accompanied by a cultural program. Sisian’s folk instruments orchestra, dance groups, and singers performed at the event. At the end, a competition of traditional games was held.
‘Elola’ company won in the “Best designed booth” category. The supporters of the organization of the event were awarded prizes.
The fair was organized by the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO in cooperation with the Sisian Municipality of Syunik Marz.
