THE Zamboanga City Government, through the Public Employment Service Office (Peso), is holding a one-day jobs fair to give employment opportunities to job seekers in the city.

Socorro Rojas, City Social Welfare and Development Office chief who heads the Peso, said the activity, dubbed as "Dia de Zamboanga Jobs Fair," will be held Wednesday, February 24, at the KCC Mall del Zamboanga activity area on the ground floor.

Rojas said a total of 15 local companies will participate in the fair, with almost 2,500 job vacancies available.

Rojas added that the participating companies are engaged in construction, mining and retail industry, among others.

She said qualified applicants may either be high school or college graduates or have Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) courses.

She advised the applicants to bring complete documentary requirements and to be in proper attire.

The jobs fair is part of the 84th Dia de Zamboanga activities, which marked the Charter Day anniversary of Zamboanga City. (SunStar Zamboanga)