“This Job Fair is a true Celebration of the 78th Independence day of our Country - independence from Unemployment and Intolerance.” said Fr. Felix D’souza, Eccl. Advisor – BCS & Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Church, Santacruz. As part of Independence Day celebrations and with the noble intention to unite all Communities, and provide Livelihoods to all, Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) along with Pir Makhdum Saheb Charitable Trust (Mahim Dargah) and Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS), organised a Free Mega Job Fair on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, at Sacred Heart School Hall, Santacruz
There was a big response to the Job Fair as 1,200+ candidates were interviewed. 88 Corporates and Recruiters from across various industries participated in this Job Fair with more than 15,000+ vacancies. At the end of the day 60 Candidates were selected and 409 were shortlisted for the next round of interviews.
The Job Fair was inaugurated by Fr. Felix, who appreciated the collaboration of various organisations in providing Jobs & Livelihoods and said this was the way forward for tackling the unemployment issue in our Country.
Mr. Suhail Khandwani, Trustee – Mahim & Haji Ali Dargah Committee, said “We try and reach out to the Youth through Jobs, Education, Sports, Medical Care etc. Further, we partner with AMP for providing Jobs for all Communities & Castes because of their expertise.
Mr. Dolphy D’Souza, President – The Bombay Catholic Sabha, said “The Government is working for Employment cause relentlessly. However, our Youth will become self-sufficient only if we, the responsible individuals and the NGOs with strong social consciousness and responsibilities, come together to support every initiative taken in this regard. The Unity Job Fair is a step in that direction and unites all for a Noble Cause”.
Mr. Aamir Edresy, President – AMP said, “Association of Muslim Professionals believes that transformation can be brought in the society through Educational and Economic Empowerment. We try to empower Jobs, Skill Training & The Unity job fair promotes harmony among Communities and is open to candidates from all Castes and Religion.”
Many dignitaries from Business, Social & Political fields including various multi-faith organisations, also visited the Job Fair and encouraged the Candidates as well as the Corporates & Recruiters. Asif Zakaria, Former Corporator, BMC, Albert D’souza, Chairman – Model Bank & Christian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Vincent D’silva, Chairman – Dimensions Global Christian Chambers of Commerce, Vivek Mendonsa, Marketing Director – Lawrence & Mayo and Founder Dimensions, Dr. Amar Prabhu, Principal – Don Bosco Industrial Technical Institute, Member-Skill India, Raja Rehbar Khan, Former Corporator – BMC, Milind Ukey, Trustee - Sanghakaya Foundation, Dr. Amit Nabar, Director - Emergency Dept. & Community Medicine, S. L. Raheja Hospital, Fr. Allwyn Misquita, Don Bosco, Navi Mumbai and Rekha Shahani, Public Concern for Governance Trust, were amongst the many Guests who graced the occasion.