Record-Breaking Job Fair Draws More Than 37,000 to CNE Amid High Youth Unemployment
This year's job fair saw an unprecedented 37,000 candidates register, with organizers estimating that between 3,500 and 5,000 would attend in person.
As the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) gears up for its 2024 return to Toronto in just over two weeks, the anticipation was palpable at Exhibition Place on Wednesday. Thousands flocked to the Enercare Centre, hoping to secure a job at the annual summer extravaganza.
This year’s job fair saw an unprecedented 37,000 candidates register, with organizers estimating that between 3,500 and 5,000 would attend in person. The turnout marks the highest number of applicants in the CNE’s history, highlighting the intense competition for employment opportunities at the event, which runs from August 16 to September 2.
The scene at the Enercare Centre was a testament to the challenging job market in Ontario. A long queue of eager job seekers stretched through the venue as they waited patiently for their chance to apply. This situation reflects the broader struggle in the province, especially among young people, who make up the bulk of the CNE’s workforce. Annually, the CNE hires around 80 percent of its staff from the 14-29 age group, a demographic currently facing significant employment challenges.
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