Government announces job fair with 2,000 openings at Plaza Las Américas
The Department of Labor and Human Resources will hold the “Puerto Rico Hay Trabajo” fair on Wednesday offering positions across multiple industries along with on-site support services.
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- Telemundo Puerto Rico reported the government announced the fair on Tuesday with more than 2,000 vacancies and 80 employers
- Primera Hora reports the event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first level of Plaza Las Américas near Walgreens
- Both outlets state positions include full- and part-time roles in hospitality, food service, security, health, education, manufacturing, banking and sales
- Several positions pay above the minimum wage and on-site services will include résumé preparation, background certificates and flu vaccinations
Event details
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) will hold the “Puerto Rico Hay Trabajo” job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the first level of Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey, near the Walgreens pharmacy. Telemundo Puerto Rico reported the fair was announced on Tuesday by Labor Secretary María del Pilar Vélez Casanova.
Vélez Casanova said the event will feature more than 2,000 job openings from 80 employers. Both Telemundo Puerto Rico and Primera Hora reported that opportunities span industries including food service, security, maintenance, construction, health, education, hospitality, manufacturing, banking and retail. Several positions offer salaries above the minimum wage.
What the sources posted
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Contaremos con sobre 2,000 vacantes y 80 patronos con oportunidades que incluyen empleo a tiempo parcial y tiempo completo
Our translation: We will have over 2,000 vacancies and 80 employers with opportunities that include part-time and full-time employment
The source's own statement, as quoted by Telemundo Puerto Rico. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Government and support services
According to Primera Hora, the fair includes openings both in the private sector and within the Puerto Rico government. The secretary told reporters the event aims to help job seekers improve their employment conditions.
On-site services will be provided by various state and federal agencies. These include résumé preparation, issuance of identification cards, criminal background certificates, government certifications, career orientation and influenza vaccinations, Telemundo Puerto Rico reported. Primera Hora noted that police will issue certificates of good conduct at the venue.
Where the sources differ
Both Telemundo Puerto Rico and Primera Hora agree on the date, time, location, number of vacancies (approximately 2,000), number of employers (80) and the range of industries. Telemundo Puerto Rico attributes the announcement to Secretary María del Pilar Vélez Casanova and uses the full event name “Puerto Rico Hay Trabajo.” Primera Hora refers to the secretary as María del Pilar Vélez and notes that government positions will also be offered. The sources differ slightly on the exact minimum-wage reference (state versus federal) and on which specific support services each highlights.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many positions are full-time versus part-time, the exact salary ranges or distribution across industries, how many government jobs are available, or whether registration in advance is required. They also do not indicate expected attendance or any follow-up events.
Sources
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- Official Gobierno anuncia feria con 2,000 empleos: conoce cuándo y dónde será
- Reporting Gobierno anuncia feria con 2,000 empleos: conoce cuándo y dónde será
- Reporting Anuncian feria de empleo con 2,000 plazas disponibles
How we checked this
Telemundo Puerto Rico and Primera Hora both covered the announcement made on Tuesday by the secretary of the Department of Labor and Human Resources. Details on the number of vacancies, employers, location and on-site services rest on statements from the secretary as reported by the two outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.