SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic – The northern Dominican city of Santiago is preparing to host an unprecedented employment fair on December 11, marking the largest initiative of its kind in the region’s history. Organized under the government’s flagship RD-Trabaja program, the event will transform the UTESA Convention Center into a major hiring hub featuring more than sixty participating corporations.
Diverse sectors including advanced manufacturing, hospitality services, technology enterprises, and free trade zone operators will conduct immediate interviews with prospective employees. Beyond traditional recruitment, the fair will feature specialized career development workshops designed to enhance professional skills. Collectively, employers will offer over 5,750 permanent positions with full-time contracts.
The high-profile event enjoys leadership from Vice President Raquel Peña and Labor Minister Eddy Olivares Ortega, who have championed the transition from informal to formal employment structures. Strategic collaboration with the National Employment Service has enabled sophisticated digital tracking systems for monitoring job vacancies in real-time throughout the recruitment process.
This comprehensive approach underscores the administration’s dedication to creating sustainable employment opportunities that provide legal protections, social security benefits, and workplace stability. For the northern Dominican Republic, this initiative represents a crucial step toward stimulating regional economic development while strengthening confidence in formal labor markets.