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SM Supermalls Connects 117,000 Job Seekers with Employers

1/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

In 2025, SM Supermalls held 198 job fairs nationwide, linking over 117,000 job seekers with more than 6,000 employers.
These events led to over 15,000 immediate hires.
Labor Day Job Fairs at SM City Bacolod and SM Mall of Asia drew large crowds.
The fairs offered skills training and digital upskilling to help workers overcome barriers.
Senior high school students participated, exploring career paths through interactive booths.

History

Historical Context

In 2000, the U.S. experienced a historic low unemployment rate of 3.8%, fueled by the creation of over 1.5 million jobs, largely from tech giants like Microsoft. This legacy of job creation continues today, as evidenced by SM Supermalls' 2025 job fairs, which connected over 117,000 job seekers with employers, underscoring the ongoing significance of workforce development initiatives.

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Story summary

In 2025, SM Supermalls held 198 job fairs nationwide, linking over 117,000 job seekers with more than 6,000 employers.
These events led to over 15,000 immediate hires.
Labor Day Job Fairs at SM City Bacolod and SM Mall of Asia drew large crowds.
The fairs offered skills training and digital upskilling to help workers overcome barriers.
Senior high school students participated, exploring career paths through interactive booths.

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