Sixteen private-sector companies are offering 300 job openings during a two-day job fair hosted at JTown in Balimester Urban Village, Jatinegara Sub-district, East Jakarta. Running from November 11 to 12, 2026, the career expo was inaugurated by East Jakarta Vice Mayor Kusmanto.

Kusmanto praised JTown Jatinegara's management for spearheading the recruitment drive, highlighting its vital role in connecting residents with employment opportunities and curbing regional unemployment across East Jakarta.

"We deeply commend the management of JTown for organizing this career fair. Collaborative initiatives like this play a crucial role in supporting the administration's efforts to broaden job accessibility for our residents," he expressed, Thursday (11/12).

He encouraged residents, especially job seekers, to seize the opportunity by visiting the venue and exploring the diverse career openings presented by participating employers.

"The strong turnout and enthusiasm from attendees demonstrate just how vital career expos like this are for the community. He hopes job seekers will make the very best of these opportunities," he explained.

For residents who have yet to secure a position, Kusmanto encouraged them to stay resilient and leverage vocational skill-building programs offered by the Jakarta government.

"Job seekers can take advantage of several dedicated facilities, including the East Jakarta Regional Job Training Center (PPKD), the Job Training and Industrial Development Center (PPKPI), and the Condet Welding Training Center," he explained.

JTown General Manager Vidia Aryanita noted that the career expo marks the venue's debut recruitment drive, bringing together 16 private-sector companies.

"Over the course of these two days, we will actively monitor the number of companies participating and positions filled through the fair before conducting a comprehensive evaluation," she explained.

She added that her management remains open to hosting similar recruitment drives in the future.

"Job fairs serve as constructive initiatives that directly support the government's efforts in tackling unemployment," she noted.

Meanwhile, Shayna Estella, a resident of the Bidara Cina Police Dormitory, welcomed the fair for streamlining job access for local residents, particularly young people seeking employment opportunities.

"I'm currently a university student, but I'm looking to work part-time alongside my studies. I hope I can land a position through this fair," she said.