The National Employment Fair 2026organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Mintrab)brought together thousands of Guatemalans in search of a job opportunity, as well as companies interested in recruiting talent, on April 15.
Until 3 p.m., Mintrab authorities counted at least 2 thousand attendeeswho came with the expectation of find employment or improve your working conditions. Applicants and recruiters agreed on the importance of these spaces to facilitate a more equitable process between supply and demand.
The Minister of Labor, Miriam Roquelhighlighted that the fair aims to strengthen the labor intermediation. Furthermore, he stressed that the participation of Intecap responds to the need to improve training, especially among young people who face barriers due to lack of experience.
“The Job Fair 2026 “It seeks to strengthen labor intermediation and bring real opportunities to the population, also incorporating training to improve employability.”
Miriam Roquel, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare
At the national level, the fair offers 16,500 vacant positions with the participation of 700 companies. In the department of Guatemala, the event takes place on April 15 and 16, The hours are from 8:0 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in it Campo Marte, zone 5where they concentrate 4,500 job opportunities.
What applicants expect
One of the attendees, a 24-year-old young man explained that he currently has a jobbut his salary is not enough legal minimum wage. Motivated by the experiences of acquaintances who managed to improve their conditions after attending the fair the previous year, he decided to participate. In just one hour, he claimed to have applied to some 14 companiesalso highlighting their interest in the employment support programs available.
For its part, a 27 year old woman He reported that it was farewell 15 days ago and found the announcement of the event on social networks. With six years of experience in customer service in restaurants, he is now looking for opportunities in call centers or other sectors. He indicated that he has already completed at least four requests and aspires to obtain a job with minimum wage and legal benefits.
Other assistant, who has been unemployed for a yearcame interested in the program labor mobility, since he masters three languages. He noted that Mintrab’s support for jobs abroad was his main motivation for attending.
The event also attracted older people, such as Hugo Hernandez, 63 years, who seeks to rejoin the labor market after the closure of the company where he worked. He explained that, after being fired, he worked for himself and supported himself with his IGSS old-age pension; However, he decided to participate in the Job Fair 2026 seeing the opportunity to access a formal job again. He commented that he was struck by the inclusion of opportunities for people his age and hopes to find employment as a waiter or cellarer.
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Available places highlight a variety of profiles
Among the job offers that stood out the most during the tour carried out by Free press are found:
- Administrative assistants
- Inventory assistants
- Maintenance assistants
- Preschool, primary, secondary and diversified professors in the area of Computer Science and Robotics
- Counter clerks
- Motorists (deliverers)
- Loading and unloading operations
- Heavy transport pilots
- Computer technicians
Companies report high influx
Recruiting companies reported a high reception of resumes, with figures ranging between 50 and 200 resumes per stand. Some companies indicated that they decided to participate after learning about the positive impact of previous editions.
One company indicated that it has received between 45 and 50 hpmainly for operational positions, although also for administrative positions. He pointed out that one of the main challenges is the advanced English requirement, although the majority of applicants meet this profile.
Furthermore, they announced that they already have at least 15 interviews scheduled for the next few days, with the expectation of closing hiring processes in approximately a week.
Services and programs available
During the fair, attendees can tour different stands where available vacancies are detailed, making it easy to identify opportunities and apply directly.
He Mintrab It also incorporated various support sections, including:
- Preparation of resume: Advice to create or improve the resume, highlighting skills and experience to increase hiring possibilities.
- List of institutions: Information about public and private entities that provide support in employment, training and entrepreneurship issues.
- Substantive programs: Initiatives of the Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCD) aimed at various sectors, with free activities in sports and recreational centers nationwide.
- Labor inclusion for people with disabilities: Space that promotes inclusive job opportunities and guides on accessible hiring processes.
- Attention to returned migrants: Guidance and support for Guatemalans returning to the country and seeking to reintegrate into the labor market.
- My First Job Scholarships: Program aimed at young people looking for their first work experience through training and employment opportunities.
- Training and training for employment: Course and workshop options to strengthen technical skills and increase employability.
- Labor mobility: Information about work opportunities abroad under legal and regulated programs.
- Intecap Stand: Space of Intecap where details are provided on technical courses and training available to improve the professional profile.
These spaces seek to strengthen the skills of applicants and improve their chances of entering the labor market.
Fair will reach the entire country
After finishing the event in the department of Guatemala, the Job Fair 2026 will move nationally. He Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare reported that the sessions will continue in different departments of the country April 20 to 24, with the aim of expanding access to job opportunities and strengthening intermediation in different regions.