WESTPARK Innovation Campus in Shannon was the scene of significant career opportunities, as a recruitment fair organised by Shannon Chamber in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection and the Local Authority Integration office attracted over 1,100 attendees – over 850 job seekers, TY students, and representatives from 57 companies looking to fill open roles in their organisations.
This landmark event, now in its second year, saw companies across a diverse range of sectors, from aviation, financial services, and pharmaceuticals to the public sector, leisure and hospitality, provide a vital platform for face-to-face connections in an increasingly digital world.
The fair, hosted by Fine Grain Property in its Westpark Innovation Campus, featured an expansive range of career opportunities, including unique positions such as Bunratty Castle entertainers and open positions in Shannon Crematorium.
Companies offering apprenticeships, including representatives from the Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme, were also on hand to share insights on the opportunities offered through an apprenticeship programme.
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes was ecstatic in her review of the event. Equating the day as “business to employee speed dating”, she said: “It was incredible to see so many people arrive at the event in search of employment, people of all ages and abilities and to know that there were jobs on offer to suit all.”
“We also invited TY students to attend as they are at a stage where career choice is on their horizons so it’s important that they see what type of work available in Shannon – 60 students attended.”