Cuenca's Job Fair Returns May 5 — 15 Companies Hiring, Walk-Ins Welcome

The Details

The IV Feria de Empleo Joven "Oportunidades que Transforman Vidas" takes place on Monday, May 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Venue: Galería Atenas at the Portal Artesanal, run by the Empresa Municipal de Desarrollo Económico (EDEC EP) at Casa del Obrero.

Companies: 15 private companies with HR teams conducting on-site interviews.

Expected attendance: Approximately 1,000 people.

Who Can Go

Despite the "joven" (youth) branding, the age range is broad: men and women aged 20 to 45. That covers a lot of people.

Education levels welcomed:

• High school graduates
• Non-graduates (incomplete secondary)
• Technologists
• University-level professionals

This isn't exclusively entry-level — if you're a professional looking for a new position, you qualify.

How It Works

• No registration required — walk-in format
• Bring: Updated folders with your personal data (CV, copies of cédula/ID, education certificates)
• Each attendee can apply to at least three different companies
• Interviews happen on-site — HR teams are there to evaluate, not just collect resumes

What This Means for You

This is relevant to expats in a few ways:

• If you employ household staff (housekeepers, gardeners, drivers) who are looking for additional or different work, point them to this fair
• If you have adult children in Cuenca looking for professional positions, the 20–45 range and multi-level education acceptance means most qualify
• If you run a business in Cuenca and need staff, this is where motivated applicants gather — 1,000 people in one morning

The venue (Casa del Obrero / Portal Artesanal) is near El Centro. Arrive early — the first hour typically has the shortest lines.

Source: El Mercurio