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Job Fair with 2,000 Openings to Be Held in Puerto Rico

Published Oct 13, 2026, 10:11 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

At a glance

  • The Department of Labor will hold a job fair with 2,000 job openings on Wednesday
  • 80 employers will participate, offering positions in various industries
  • Services such as resume preparation and certificates of good conduct will be available

Why this matters: The job fair offers opportunities for Puerto Ricans to find employment and improve their job conditions, with many positions paying above the federal minimum wage.

The Department of Labor will hold a job fair called 'En Puerto Rico hay trabajo' at Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey on Wednesday. Secretary María del Pilar Vélez announced that the fair will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will feature 80 employers with approximately 2,000 job openings available, many of which pay more than the federal minimum wage of $10.50 per hour.

The available positions are in various industries, including hospitality, food, security, maintenance, construction, health, services, education, manufacturing, banking, and sales. The event will also offer services such as resume preparation and the issuance of certificates of good conduct by the Police. Other state and federal agencies will be present at the fair to provide additional services.

SourcePrimera Hora
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