The University of Guam hosted the Fañomnåkan 2019 Job Fair at the UOG Calvo Fieldhouse on April 24. Prospective job seekers attended the event in search of new opportunities. Organizations such as KUAM, the Guam Army National Guard, and the Government of Guam were present.

Nicole Mesa, Docomo Pacific representative, said the job fair assists in linking businesses and the community together in order to build a stronger workforce. “It’s important for the community to be exposed to the different job opportunities being availed here on Guam.”

“We hope to get more people involved here at the job fair and have a diverse group of applicants,” Mesa said.

Rachel Sayers, Pacific Islands Club activities training manager, applauded UOG for hosting another successful job fair for the community.

“Guam is amazing in building a great culture as well as workforce,” Sayers said. “As businesses it’s important for us to know the people in our community who could be our potential employees. We also get a chance to know the different businesses around us and the rolls we play here on our island.”

Liza San Augustine, a job seeker, expressed her appreciation for the University’s initiative to assist not only students, but the community in career development. “As a job seeker meeting this job fair helped me gain more information than what is presented online or in ads,” San Augustin said.

“It’s a friendlier environment here and it breaks the barrier of going into a big business and feeling like that you’re wasting their time,” San Augustin said. “Businesses here are generally more helpful and inclined to give you the information you need before applying.”