The Construction Fair 2025 This May 17 will be held at the Constitution Squarein zone 1 capital, with an offer of more than 5 thousand jobs in areas such as masonry, plumbing, carpentry, electricity and machinery operationamong others.
This initiative seeks to provide formal employment both to the Guatemalan population in general and to Returned migrants who want to integrate into the labor market.
According to the Guatemalan Chamber of Construction (CGC), the construction sector has maintained a constant growth In real terms in recent years, with the exception of 2020, when it registered a 1.8%contraction.
However, it has established itself as one of the most stable economic activitiesrepresenting between 4% and 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) National, reaching 4.5% at the end of 2024.
Available areas and competitive salaries
The Construction Employment Fair will have more than 5 thousand job opportunities In different specialties, among which are:
- Machinery operation
Some employers have stated that salaries could reach until q8 thousand especially in high demand or specialization positions.
In addition, there are places available for both Guatemala City as for departments of the interior of the country.
Who can apply?
The organizers underline that this fair is open to The entire Guatemalan populationincluding people without previous experience.
Special attention will be given to Guatemalans returnedwho will find in the event an opportunity to reintegrate into the work world.
Attendees will also have access to Workshops, Conferences and Technical Training Spacesfacilitated by Intecap and other allied institutions, with the aim of strengthening the skills of those who seek a job in the sector.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Place: Constitution Square (Central Park), Zone 1, Guatemala City
The construction sector is very
According to data from the Guatemalan Construction Chamber (CGC)in January 2025 there was an increase in 22.1% in the volume of construction licensesreaching a total of 397 authorized licenseswhich represents a growth greater than 25% compared to December of the previous year.
This dynamism reflects the recovery and expansion of the construction sectorone of the country’s economic engines.
“The construction industry has the potential and will to continue being a growth engine for Guatemala. This fair is a sample of how, with unity and shared vision, we can build solutions that impact the lives of thousands of Guatemalans,” he explained Juan Pablo EstradaVice President of the CGC.
Institutions that support the fair
The Construction Fair 2025 is organized by the Guatemalan Chamber of Construction In coordination with:
- Municipality of Guatemala
- Bank of Workers
- Multi Investment Corporation (CMI)
- Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
- International Organization for Migration (IIM)
- Guatemalan Institute for Migration
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea
This joint effort seeks to generate decent employmentstrengthen the Technical training and support the Labor reintegration of those who need it most, consolidating the Construction industry in Guatemala as a key pillar of national economic development.