{"id":20611,"date":"2026-02-08T01:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comfortable-navy-emu.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=20611"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:52:38","slug":"sm-job-fairs-kick-off-2026-strong-with-nationwide-jobs-upskilling-and-career-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comfortable-navy-emu.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=20611","title":{"rendered":"SM Job Fairs Kick Off 2026 Strong with Nationwide Jobs, Upskilling, and Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

SM Job Fairs Kick Off 2026 Strong with Nationwide Jobs, Upskilling, and Career Opportunities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start strong. Find what fits. Your future begins at SM.\"\"<\/p>\n

On-the-spot hiring success at SM Job Fairs in 2025 underscores the program\u2019s real-world impact, symbolizing thousands of lives changed through accessible employment opportunities and strong public-private collaboration.<\/em><\/p>\n

As the new year opens, SM Supermalls reaffirms its commitment to Filipino job seekers by welcoming 2026 with renewed energy, bigger opportunities, and a proven track record of impact through its nationwide Job Fair program.<\/p>\n

Building on a landmark 2025, SM Job Fairs have evolved beyond traditional recruitment events into a full-scale career ecosystem\u2014bringing together employers, job seekers, skills training, and government services in one accessible, community-based platform.\"\"<\/p>\n

Massive crowd of job seekers during Labor Day Job Fairs at SM City Bacolod (left photo) and SM Mall of Asia (right photo).<\/em><\/p>\n

A strong 2025 Performance, By the Numbers<\/p>\n

In 2025 alone, SM Supermalls hosted\u00a0198 job fairs nationwide<\/strong>, connecting over\u00a0117,000 job seekers<\/strong>\u00a0with more than\u00a06,000 employers<\/strong>\u00a0across industries. These efforts resulted in\u00a015,000+ hired-on-the-spot<\/strong>, proving that accessible, purpose-driven platforms can deliver real employment outcomes at scale. \"\"<\/p>\n

Senior High School students explore future career paths and digital upskilling opportunities at interactive booths during an SM Job Fair held in 2025, in partnership with government and private sector stakeholders.<\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond hiring, SM Job Fairs expanded their impact through partnerships with key government agencies, embedding skills training, digital upskilling, and on-site services directly into job fair venues\u2014helping future-proof Filipino workers while removing barriers to employment.\"\"<\/p>\n


\nReputable and prestigious employers from PMAP’s network like BDO Coca-Cola and SM Supermalls, open doors to job seekers during the two-day career event at SM City North EDSA.\"\"<\/em><\/p>\n

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Zamboanga City opens the year with an exclusive Job Fair<\/p>\n

Leading SM\u2019s 2026 kickoff is SM City Zamboanga, set to host an exclusive Job Fair on January 16\u201317, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Zamboanga City Coliseum.<\/p>\n

Held in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office \u2013 Zamboanga City (PESO) and<\/p>\n

Department of Labor and Employment Region IX (DOLE IX), the two-day event will feature over 400 job openings from more than 20 employers in retail, food and beverage, customer service, operations, and support services.<\/p>\n

A strong turnout marks the previous exclusive Job Fair at SM City Zamboanga in 2024, with hundreds of job seekers lining up early to explore employment opportunities and submit applications\u2014proof of the city\u2019s strong demand for accessible jobs close to home.<\/em><\/p>\n

With the empowering call to action\u2014\u201cStart strong. Find what fits. Your future begins at SM\u201d<\/em>\u2014the job fair invites applicants to explore career opportunities aligned with their skills, passions, and long-term goals.<\/p>\n

To ensure a smoother experience,\u00a0online pre-registration is now open<\/strong>, with strong early interest already recorded. The upcoming job fair is expected to welcome\u00a0over 5,000 applicants<\/strong>, with\u00a0more than 4,000 registrants already signed up<\/strong>\u00a0through PESO as of this week.\"\"<\/p>\n

On-the-spot interviews and real conversations take center stage during the\u00a02024 exclusive Job Fair at SM City Zamboanga<\/strong>, where employers and applicants connect face-to-face\u2014setting the tone for an even bigger turnout this year<\/em><\/p>\n

As Zamboanga City continues to grow as a regional economic hub, the SM City Zamboanga Job Fair serves as a vital platform for employment generation,\u00a0 \u00a0 workforce\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 development,\u00a0 \u00a0and\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0public-private collaboration\u2014supporting inclusive growth in the region.<\/p>\n

More Opportunities this year<\/p>\n

With strong momentum from 2025, and a packed calendar ahead, SM Job Fairs begin 2026 ready to connect more Filipinos to meaningful work\u2014one opportunity, one community, and one future at a time.\"\"<\/p>\n

Job seekers excitedly flex their call back interview slips during an SM Job Fair conducted in 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

About SM Supermalls – Job Fairs<\/p>\n

Celebrating\u00a040 Super Years of Evolving With Every You<\/strong>, SM Supermalls\u2014one of Southeast Asia\u2019s largest mall developers\u2014continues to\u00a0maximize the job fair experience<\/strong>\u00a0by bringing employment opportunities closer to Filipinos through accessible job fairs across its 88 malls nationwide. As the country\u2019s\u00a0most loved and preferred retail destination<\/strong>, SM designs job fair experiences that are personal and inclusive\u2014connecting different job seeker tribes, from fresh graduates and career shifters to experienced professionals, with employers that match their goals and aspirations. More than a retail space, SM has evolved into a platform for empowerment\u2014bridging job seekers and employers, strengthening workforce development, and uplifting lives through strategic partnerships that support inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n

Thank you for taking time to read.<\/p>\n

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