Third District Job Fair the biggest yet, huge success- Julian Willock
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
The annual event was held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and saw over two hundred residents from the Third District and surrounding areas attend.
According to Mr Willock, in a press release from the Third District Committee, it "was the biggest yet, along with some of the biggest companies and statutory bodies in attendance."
Who were there?
Businesses with vacancies in attendance at the Job Fair included Scrub Island Resort, Oil Nut Bay, Moskito Island, Therapy Works, Riteway Food Markets, BVI Airports Authority, BVI Electricity Corporation, and H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Also on hand were Mr Roy E. Barry of the Social Security Board and National Health Insurance and Acting Labour Commissioner Mr Marvin D. Hastings.
Mr Barry made a presentation on benefits, contributions and national insurance, and Mr Hastings spoke about the new Labour Management System (LMS) implemented by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
The Trade and Consumer Affairs Department was also represented by its Business Development Manager Mr Leroy James Jr, who spoke briefly about his department working closely with businesses through the National Business Bureau to provide companies with training and networking opportunities.
Representatives of HLSCC provided information about its Marine Studies Programme and offered paid internships to young people interested in the area of study.
Ove 170 paper job applications filled out, 35 online
Mr Willock noted that from all of the companies showcased at the Job Fair, there was a combined total of over one hundred and seventy paper job applications filled out. In addition, there were thirty-five online applications.
He said the goal this year was to get at least 25 residents from District Three meaningfully employed, which would be an increase over last year's 11 employed. Mr Willock noted that within a week or two he will be checking back with all companies and statutory bodies to see how many persons were hired as a direct result of the Job Fair.
Turnout 'overwhelming'- Willock
The former Speaker noted the turnout was overwhelming and that speaks to the confidence that the private sector has in his Third District Committee to organise and execute.
Mr Willock thanked the sponsors of the Job Fair who provided support for tents, chairs, tables, decorations and a Disc Jockey, among other items. This year's sponsors included Tortola Auto Group (TAG), Nanny Cay Marina, Long Bay Beach Resort, Skelton Group of Companies, Caribbean Insurance, Northern Construction, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE, Flow BVI and a Third District family (who wished to remain anonymous) who donated some of the refreshments.
Additionally, Mr Willock also thanked others who worked behind the scenes. They included Mr Andrew Ball from the BVI Marine Association, Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus of the BVI Yachting Hotel and Tourism Association, and his Third District Committee.
Mr Willock has also impacted the Third District with back-to-school events and donations to schools.
Follow Us On
14 Responses to “Third District Job Fair the biggest yet, huge success- Julian Willock”
Develop unused commercial spaces along the main roads and seashore. Along with the VI's overall product, create district-specific tourism products.
District Reps. along with the government should encourage landowners to rent or lease those spaces. The government should do a comprehensive study to determine what type of businesses the district needs and fund the entrepreneurs.
I cant blame them for hustling what you are scared to sell just stay off that coco and keep pushing the herbs.