First Regeneration Jobs Fair for 2024 announced

THE FIRST of four Job Fairs in Limerick’s Regeneration Areas to take place in 2024 has been announced for Moyross. 

The event will take place on Thursday, March 21, from 6pm to 8pm at the Moyross Youth Academy and will feature over 25 employers, educational bodies and other agencies covering a wide field of opportunities in the Mid-West region.

Introduced in 2022, the Jobs Fairs are an initiative of the Outreach to Employment Programme. 

The events put residents in direct contact with companies and provide information on further education and training opportunities. Attendees can also find out about the support available to them.  

Attendees can also find out about the support available to them.  

Stands at this year’s jobs fair in Moyross will include the likes of Tesco, Analog Devices, Shannon Precision Engineering Ltd and An Garda Síochána – among others.

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell said he is delighted to see the Jobs Fairs grow in popularity each year.

“There is a clear benefit to providing the opportunity for residents to engage directly with employers and educational institutes as they consider their career path. I’m delighted to learn that many individuals gained employment as a direct result of this Outreach to Employment Programme and that many others engaged with training to further grow their careers. We look forward to bringing this event to other areas later this year,” he added.

Director of Regeneration, Sports and Recreation at Limerick City and County Council, Joe Delaney said that a wide range of employers returning to this event in Moyross.

“It is a great opportunity for them to meet with the local community and explore a wide range of both employment and training options. The last two years have seen many individuals proceed to employment and others engage in training as a direct result of this event,” he added

Jobs Fairs in Ballinacurra Weston, St Mary’s Park and Southill will take place on later dates.