~Early vacancy listings expected to produce better matches between businesses and registered job seekers~
PHILIPSBURG:--- VSA Minister Claret Connor is calling on businesses to register their available positions through the National Employment Services Center ahead of the National Job Fair 2026.
The event will be held on September 24 at the Aleeze Convention Center from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Connor said businesses should post their vacancies early through the NESC employment portal at www.nesc.sx.
Publishing vacancies before the fair will allow registered job seekers to review the available positions, submit applications, and arrive at the event already informed about the employment opportunities being offered.
The approach is expected to create more targeted and productive meetings between employers and job seekers.
The NESC portal will serve as the central digital platform throughout the process. It will support vacancy listings, job-seeker registration, employer-candidate matching, and post-event follow-up.
The call for employers to participate follows findings contained in the NESC Stakeholder Analysis Report 2025.
According to the report, 68.4 percent of surveyed businesses said they were interested in partnering with the NESC. Seventy-three percent said they were willing to hire employees through the organization’s services.
Businesses participating in the job fair will represent hospitality and tourism, marine and yachting, retail and wholesale trade, utilities, financial services, timeshare and property services, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Connor described the National Job Fair as a strategic investment in Sint Maarten’s people and economy.
The minister said the VSA Ministry and the NESC remain committed to building a more inclusive and resilient labor market by connecting employers with people actively seeking work.
