The second edition of the Valls and Alt Camp Job Fair, organised by the Valls Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services and the Vallsgenera Municipal Institute of Local Development, is set to take place in Valls on 10 and 11 April. The event at the Xavi Tondo i Volpini Pavilion in Fornàs aims to link companies with individuals actively seeking employment or looking for a career change.

This year, 35 companies from various sectors will participate, offering more than 160 job opportunities. These roles span construction, industry, and personal services, according to organisers. Vacancies include production operatives, administrative staff, forklift drivers, engineers, butchers, and maintenance personnel.

Organisers expect over 300 attendees keen to advance their professional careers. The fair aims to boost interaction and practical guidance to help participants find jobs and develop professionally.

New Features and Workshops

A key new addition this year is a dedicated networking space for companies to establish professional contacts and create new connections. This session will run on Thursday, 10 April, from 7pm to 8pm. The fair will also continue to offer individualised support, providing career guidance, academic advice, and help with skills accreditation.

Throughout the two-day event, practical workshops will be held to improve job search tools and skills. These include:

  • 'My First Job' on Thursday, 10 April, from 4pm to 4:30pm.
  • 'Want to be a Lifeguard? Requirements, Training, and ROPEC Registration' on Thursday, 10 April, from 5pm to 5:30pm.
  • 'How to Get Your CV Read? AI Contributions' on Friday, 11 April, from 10am to 10:30am and 12pm to 12:30pm.
  • 'How to Convince Them You're the Right Person' on Friday, 11 April, from 10:30am to 11am and 12:30pm to 1pm.
  • 'Build Your CV: Group Dynamic' on Friday, 11 April, from 11am to 11:30am.

Connecting Companies and Candidates

The Valls and Alt Camp Job Fair is designed as a meeting point for businesses and job seekers, helping direct and personalised contact. Participating companies will have the chance to promote their activities, attract new talent, and present their employment needs.

The Valls Chamber of Commerce and IMDL Vallsgenera organise the fair. It receives support from Valls City Council, the Catalan Employment Service (SOC), the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Youth Guarantee, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy, and European Funds, co-financed by the European Union.

Companies attending include Formem pel teu Futur, AEHT, CGTPlus, Essity, Carrefour, Finstral S.L., Grupo Ras, Grup Micros, Fèlix Hotel, LIASA, Gomà-Camps, Fundación ADECCO, FM Logistic, Beautyge S.L. (Revlon), Europastry S.A., Grup Andreu Projectes Industrials, Eurofirms, Randstad, Ball Beverage Packaging Iberica S.L., Noxifer S.L., European College, Manpower Group Team ETT, Griffith Foods, AltCam Automotive, Associació Egueiro, EMDEP 2, Punt d’Accés, SCCL, Fundació Intermedia, Synergie ETT, Fundació Ginac, Inserta Empleo (ONCE), Fundació Gentis, Fundació Vilaniu, Restaurant Coll de Nulles, and Hormipresa.

Registration and Schedule

Those looking for employment and wishing to attend must register through the forms available on the websites of the Valls Chamber of Commerce and IMDL Vallsgenera. The fair will be open on Thursday, 10 April, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, and on Friday, 11 April, from 9:30am to 1:30pm.