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Municipal council, NMTI, women’s group work to lessen joblessness
The Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council is working with the Northern Marianas Technical Institute and the CNMI Women’s Association to help unemployed Saipan residents get jobs.
Municipal council chair Antonia M. Tudela told Saipan Tribune that their efforts primarily focus on those who are finding it hard to land jobs.
“We have this program with our partnering agencies that will improve those that have trouble seeking employment. We want to let them know that there are jobs that are available and that employment shouldn’t be an issue,” Tudela said.
She said the CNMI Women’s Association is also working with Saipan casino licensee Best Sunshine International, Ltd. in finding the people it needs for the live-training facility it will open at the T Galleria in Garapan.
BSI wants to hire 500 personnel and the CNMI Women’s Association is working with the company to find suitable candidates for these positions.
“We have a lot of people on the island. I can’t give the numbers yet but we are consistent. The reason why we’re doing this is for the betterment of those who are unemployed because it is sad if the only income they have is small and they have a family, home, and bills to take care of,” Tudela said.
“We are looking for 16 years old and up and Saipan council vice chair Alice Igitol and secretary Lareina Camacho are working tirelessly to find those who need jobs. So we are really working hard and aggressively looking for people with no employment. We need them to be aware of these opportunities,” she added.
NMTI will be providing some training, while the CNMI Women’s Association is assisting in helping these individuals prepare for job interviews, among others, according to Tudela.
