Worried by the worsening unemployment situation in the country and the challenge most employers face in recruiting the right talents with its attendant socio-economic implications on the nation, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is  organising a  Career & Entrepreneurship Fair in Lagos to address these challenges.

The Fair which is free for over 1000 expected participants, is scheduled to hold at the Multipurpose Hall of NECA House, Central Business District, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with the theme: “Discovering Entrepreneurial & Job Opportunities”.

Stating the objective behind the Fair, Registrar/CEO of CIPM, Sunday Adeyemi said, “the fair provides veritable platform for job seekers and potential entrepreneurs interested in self employment; to assess information, resources and opportunities available, even as he added that, “it will also enable recruiters and employers to disseminate information to their target audience about career prospects and opportunities’ in their sectors.

“This event is part of the initiative of the CIPM in fulfilling her corporate social responsibility, thereby contributing to sustainable national development through: educating the unemployed on job/career opportunities; orientating participants on the alternative means of engagement through self employment and creating awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities in various sectors of the economy.”

Career coaches, accomplished business owners and entrepreneurs have been listed as key speakers to address participants comprising; the unemployed; fresh graduates and even recruiters. The organisers called on participants, especially those currently unemployed, are encouraged to attend the fair with their CV’s and submit same which would be built into the Institute data base for future job opportunities and placement.