The European Union on Monday launched the 2007 European Job Days program across member nations in a bid to increase labor mobility.
The initiative, running until Sept. 29, brings together jobseekers and recruiters at more than 500 events in over 230 cities around Europe. Events include job fairs, seminars and workshops aimed at improving labor mobility across Europe.
A wide range of organizations such as local businesses, public and private employment services, trade unions, universities, as well as learning and training centers and chambers of commerce are taking part.
The Job Days are intended to raise awareness of the opportunities to move around Europe for work and provide both employers and jobseekers with possibilities for direct recruitment.
The event is a follow-up to last year's successful European Job Fairs, which attracted 150,000 visitors.
"The Job Days represent the EU's jobs and growth strategy in action -- encouraging job mobility around Europe and helping to reinforce growth," said Vladimir Spidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.
"They help employers to fill vacancies and jobseekers to find jobs. The opportunity for people to move around Europe to work is good for individuals, business and everyone in the EU," he said.
The Job Days are being organized in cooperation with EURES, the Europe-wide Employment Service, and its dedicated network of more than 750 job mobility advisors.
Source: Xinhua
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