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Peru's Labor Ministry Expands Regional Job Fairs With Over 5,000 Formal Openings

The itinerant fairs pair vacancies with free training to bring formal employment services closer to citizens.

Overview

  • MTPE staged recent editions in Ayacucho, Junín, Arequipa and Callao that together offered more than 5,000 formal vacancies.
  • The events bundle employability services through the 7 Routes model, including job bank access, job-search guidance, vocational counseling, issuance of the Certificado Único Laboral and free CAPACÍTA-T courses with over 200 options.
  • Officials say the fairs prioritize access for youth, older adults and people with disabilities, with a commitment that every attendee leaves with a concrete benefit.
  • Reported outcomes include over 5,000 participants in Ayacucho, more than 800 vacancies in Arequipa and 2,000 positions in Callao, where an Airport Employment Center tied to the Jorge Chávez airport city was inaugurated.
  • The ministry announced upcoming fairs in Piura, San Martín and La Libertad in the final quarter of the year to continue expanding formal hiring opportunities.