Participants from six regions of Ukraine joined the Online Career Fair held on June 4 in partnership with the State Employment Service and East Europe Foundation. This was the second such event within the Inclusive Employment Project, focused on job opportunities for internally displaced Ukrainians, women, veterans, and people aged 50+.

Yevheniia Pidlisna, Deputy Head of the Employer Engagement Department and Head of the Employer Services Unit at the State Employment Center, emphasized that the career fair brings together all stakeholders working toward inclusive employment:

“We are witnessing significant changes in the labor market, where workforce shortages are becoming a key challenge. As a public institution, we provide services to both job seekers and employers, matching their needs to meet the demand on both sides.”

During the event, particular attention was given to the key services offered by the State Employment Service. Participants also explored the Service’s online portal, which features job listings, career guidance, training and reskilling opportunities, and grants for starting a business. Representatives of the State Employment Service’s vocational education centers in Lviv and Rivne also presented their educational programs, as well as training vouchers and certificates, highlighting opportunities for further employment across various fields.

This time, the fair focused on the service and agricultural sectors, represented by 12 national and regional companies. Among them were major businesses such as Novus, Ukrposhta, WOG, ATB, and MHP. Their representatives delivered pitch sessions, shared insights into their operations, and explained how to start a career with their companies.

Olha Voitovych, Program Manager at East Europe Foundation and manager of the Inclusive Employment Project, noted that the career fair created a space for direct dialogue, new connections, and practical solutions for all participants:

“At East Europe Foundation, we believe that such cooperation between the State Employment Service, civil society, and employers contributes to a more inclusive and resilient labor market.”

At the end of the event, participants attended an expert session by Olena Vertynska, a certified business trainer and career guidance specialist, who shared insights on how to prepare for a job interview, present one’s experience, and apply the STAR technique.

A recording of the second online career fair is available on Facebook and YouTube.

Earlier, East Europe Foundation, together with the State Employment Service, launched an information campaign on labor market opportunities – “Live and Work in Ukraine!” The campaign includes a series of social advertising videos and posters displayed at Administrative Service Centers (ASCs), on public transport, and on regional television.

The Inclusive Employment Project is being implemented by East Europe Foundation within the framework of the Multi Donor Initiative Skills4Recovery, which is financed by the European Union, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, and is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Solidarity Fund PL (SFPL)