In 2012, the agency has embarked on a new initiative to showcase some of the successful placement achievements within Section Labor Market. The section is tasked with supporting persons in finding employment and assisting employers in finding qualified workers. In a very competitive market, the section hopes to promote employment by encouraging companies to partner with the Department, and (un)employed persons to register to tap into the services the department offers.
There are three key components to accomplish successful placement; a very dedicated Job Placement Officer, an unemployed person and a business willing to partner and invest. Without these three components the agency would struggle to meet the demands of an ever changing labor market.
While the agency experiences a decline in submitted vacancies during the low season, September is to be considered a rewarding month with multiple placement attainments. One such example is the referral of Diana Joseph to the University of Sint Maarten (USM). The Foundation for higher learning submitted a vacancy in the month of June seeking to fill the position of Senior Accounting Clerk.
Having just returned from the United States a few months ago Diana Joseph was eager to find employment in the field of Pastry Baking. Various sources indicated that the Labor Affairs Department would be a good place to start searching. The Job Placement Officer assessed and determined that the candidate met the requirements of the submitted vacancy considering her background in Business Administration, specifically Public Accounting. The newly registered applicant indicated that the service received was efficient and resulted in an opportunity at USM, for which she is very happy. Diana Joseph, who is very vocal and an eclectic person, indicated that she is still very much passionate about pursuing a future in pastry baking.
If you have any questions about employment and employment opportunities locally please feel free to contact the Labor Affairs Agency by calling 542-3561/543-7509 or emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
