This spring, under the auspices of the State Employment Agency (GAZ, NVA), regional "Job Fairs" will take place in Daugavpils, Kraslava, Jekabpils, Liepaja, Sigulda, Cesis, Rezekne, Limbazi, and Madona.
Where and When the "Fairs" Will Take Place
These "fairs" are organized so that employers from various sectors and potential employees can meet in one place in person and discuss relevant issues: working conditions, specifics, pay, as well as choose a more suitable offer for seasonal or permanent work.
These events are free for participants - both for employers and job seekers. Funding comes, in particular, from the European Social Fund.
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Daugavpils: March 25 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Large conference hall of the Latgola Hotel (Gymnasium Street, 46);
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Kraslava: March 27 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kraslava House of Culture (Riga Street, 26);
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Jekabpils: April 10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the conference hall of the Jekabpils Technical School (Pasta Street, 1);
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Liepaja: April 15 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the GAZ branch in Liepaja (Graudu Street, 50);
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Sigulda: April 15 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the House of Culture (Zinatnes Street, 7B);
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Cesis: April 22 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cesis Primary School No. 2 (Gaujas Street, 45);
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Rezekne: April 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the GAZ branch in Rezekne (Liberation Alley, 155);
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Limbazi: April 29 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Limbazi Library (Park Street, 23);
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Madona: May 7 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Madona Business Development Center (Saieta Square 2A, 1st floor, Madona).
What Job Positions Are Offered
For example, at the job fair in Daugavpils, job seekers will be offered positions in both public service and municipal enterprises, as well as in private companies.
Employers are looking for: workshop equipment mechanics, workshop workers, crane operators, data entry operators, electricians, truck drivers, quality technicians, bakery equipment operators, warehouse workers, warehouse managers, sales consultants, production foremen, as well as border guards, social workers, media content moderators, seamstresses, technical systems operators, technologists, beverage production technologists, tram drivers, transport dispatcher coordinators, tractor drivers, and more.
On the Status of Unemployment
GAZ reminds: an unemployed person who finds seasonal work at a regional job fair and is hired for a specific period not exceeding 92 days can retain their unemployed status if they inform GAZ about the start of employment within one working day. However, during this work period, they will not receive benefits. Starting April 1, 2026, unemployment benefits will only be paid with zero income.
