THE JOB CENTRE is a one stop shop for everything job creation in Edo and Nigeria at large.
The Job Centre team comprises of three following;
Training Unit
Outreach Unit
Placement Unit
The Training unit is responsible for conducting employability skills training, CV reviews, career counselling. Overtime, in the course of engaging with employers, there have always been complains about skills gap relating majorly to soft skills. This is evident because these skills are not taught in tertiary institutions, in a bid to help job seekers meet up with the increasing demands of employers.
The Outreach unit is responsible for carrying out research into organizations currently in Edo State and those looking to expand business relationship to Edo State, they prepare and send recruitment proposals to organizations, and act as client relationship officer to employers.
The Placement unit is responsible for shortlisting, inviting candidates, organize and oversee first level interview in order to provide suitable candidates for prospective employers. They also offer career guidance to job seekers.
Edo Jobs Centre Location
Upscaling job employment opportunities for Edo residents through direct employment and capacity development for career advancement within and outside Edo State.
What we do
CV Review
Employability skill training
Career education
Career guidance and counseling
Vacancy sourcing
Job matching
Internship and Apprenticeship scheme
The Edo State Skills Development Agency (ESSDA) also called Edojobs is an initiative of the Edo State Government under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The initiative is aimed at tackling the high rate of unemployment in Edo State through skill acquisition and capacity development programs, job matching services etc. in collaboration with various private and public organizations within and outside of Edo State.
Committed to ensuring that the state is driven by productivity on the back of its teeming educated young population, and as a continuous effort towards bringing employment opportunities closer to the people, Edojobs partners with different organization to organize Job/Career Fair. The program which is specifically designed to connect jobseekers and employers attract a minimum of 1000 train and competent job seekers.
The event attracts industries experts speaking about the new technology of work and how it enhances productivity and business growth.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Job Centres in Edo South, Edo North and Edo Central Employability Skills Training in Edo South which is billed for 22nd and 23rd of July, 2021 Internship and Apprenticeship Program for 1000 candidates for a period of 3-6months
