The NGO “Opportunity” organized in collaboration with the USAID an exhibition entitled “First Employment Opportunities” in Baalbek with the participation of 20 institutions from various sectors. The latter showcased their employment opportunities available for youth and aimed at introducing young people to existing employment opportunities with companies and institutions in the area and facilitating linkages and communication with these as well as in order to familiarize young people with the requirements of the job market such as being able to go through successful interviews and understanding work organizations.
It is to be noted that “Opportunity” provides training to tens of young people in hairdressing and barbering, cooking, painting, phone repairs, ICT and social media as well as civic participation.
Source: Al Safir and Al Liwaa’, 4 October 2012