Damascus, Sept. 8 (SANA) More than 20,000 job opportunities are being offered at a major employment forum in Damascus, bringing together dozens of local, regional and international companies as Syria seeks to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and the skills demanded by the labor market.
The fifth edition of the Job Opportunities Forum, organized by the Human Resources Management Foundation in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, opened Tuesday at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus.
More than 54 local, regional and international companies are participating alongside 15 startups, offering a combined 20,000 job opportunities.
Held under the slogan “Human Resources… Smart Syria… for a Global Vision,” the forum aims to connect employers with job seekers while helping participants develop skills aligned with changing labor market needs.
Training and skills for the labor market
The forum includes specialized workshops focused on labor market skills and entrepreneurship, providing job seekers with practical training designed to improve their employment prospects.
It also features a panel discussion bringing together human resources managers from participating companies to identify and discuss the key skills and competencies employers expect to need in 2026 and 2027.
The event seeks to provide a direct link between companies and prospective employees while giving job seekers greater insight into employment trends, professional requirements and emerging opportunities in the labor market.
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