Monday, 6 May 2024 UP Career Fair 2024 - get to know potential employers and the labor market
Also this year, the University of Primorska is organizing the UP Career Fair 2024, which will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the UP FAMNIT multi-purpose space (entrance from the Museum Square in Koper.)
19 employers and organizations will present themselves at the UP Career Fair 2024. All participants have the opportunity to speak with their representatives and obtain information about vacant positions and the conditions for their occupation. Participants will also find out what personnel the companies will need in the following years, with what skills and competencies.
In order to make meetings with employers easier, the EMPLOYMENT CAFÉ is organized in the framework in which employers present their activities, staffing needs and opportunities for participation in the form of study practice, internships, employment opportunities, participation in projects and employment opportunities. In the application, you can select any number of employers you want to talk to.
Applications to the Employment Cafe make it easier and more efficient to organize interviews with selected employers. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT.
As part of the fair, we will also organize a seminar on Employment opportunities in Europe from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Snatori's meeting room in the foyer of the Rectorate of the University, during which Mateja Grajzer, a EURES consultant, will present to us where and how you can find work in European countries.
Brief presenatation of the companies
Adecco HR d. o. o.
Adecco H.R. HR Consulting d.o.o. is part of the large international group Adecco Group AG, the world's leading service management company in the field of recruitment and human resources management.
With a wide network of local branches all over Slovenia, with technological solutions, with the constant upgrading of new services in their offer, taking into account their invaluable long-term experience also in the international field and with a quick response, they ensure the selection of the most suitable candidates for all types of work.
Au Pair Slovenia
The Au Pair program in America offers a unique opportunity for girls and boys up to the age of 26.5 to spend a year in America, where they live with a chosen family, help with child care, and at the same time get an education and explore a new culture. It is an extremely rich experience that enables personal growth, acquisition of new skills and cross-cultural understanding, and weekly payment of $215 (approx. $11,000 per year).
Association for Culture and Education PiNA
Founded in 1998, PiNA has been promoting socially responsible practices and strengthening the culture of dialogue for more than twenty years. Since its foundation, PiNA has opened a space for meeting, informing, exchanging, connecting and cooperating in the field of social challenges. Initially as the first internet cafe in Slovenia in 1998, and until 2016 as a multimedia and youth centre, a member of the network of EUROPE DIRECT Slovenia points, as a meeting point for non-governmental organizations of the coastal-karst region, and from 2022 as a contact point for the Citizens, Equality, Rights and values (CERV) and an organization working in the public interest in the field of culture, youth and international development cooperation.
At the fair, information will be offered about opportunities for young people in the EU and the possibility of doing an internship or volunteering at PiNA.
Youth network No Excuse Slovenia
Youth network No Excuse Slovenia is a national youth organization in the public interest with a unique value system, active involvement in solving social problems and a long-standing practice of excellence in the field of implementation of competency models for young people, which are integrated holistically in the interdisciplinary "No Excuse Method". It focuses on the field of health and the environment.
The organization operates on two levels:
- develops the personal competencies of young people and their potential and
- transfers the necessary knowledge, experience and skills through the implementation of effective, long-term programs aimed at reducing health inequalities, increasing health and environmental literacy and promoting active citizenship.
They also work with several different work groups, from children to young people and educational workers and in different environments.
Young people will be presented with the opportunity to participate in preventive work, project management and implementation and preparation of educational programs or activities.
Škocjan Caves, Slovenia
The Škocjan Caves are the first monument in Slovenia and on the classical Karst, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This places them in a place of honour among the natural monuments of the world. They are included in the list of globally important wetlands of the Ramsar Convention, as the first underground wetlands in the world. Together with the underground course of the river Reka, they are one of the longest Karst underground wetlands in Europe. The Škocjan caves are part of the MAB program. Man and the Biosphere (MAB) is a UNESCO intergovernmental research program that establishes a global network of biosphere reserves where biological diversity is preserved and sustainable development is promoted.
There are only 19 areas in the world that are simultaneously on the World Heritage List, on the Ramsar List of Internationally Important Wetlands and in the MAB program. Among them is the Škocjan Cave Park.
The administrator of the Škocjan Caves Regional Park is a public institution. The main activities of the institution are:
- monitoring of natural and cultural heritage,
- monitoring the situation and analyzing natural values,
- participation in international projects, presentations and expert research of the park,
- maintenance, restoration and protection of natural and cultural heritage,
- taking care of professional presentation of the park and organization of training and
- guiding visitors around the protected area.
The Škocjan Caves Public Service Agency, Slovenia will, among other things, present at the fair the conditions for filling the position of "project associate", which belongs to the Professional Service.
Epilog, d.o.o.
Are you breathing for hi-tech? Are you a polyglot in the programming world? Do you like to learn and see new opportunities in challenges? After completing your studies, are you looking for a job in a company that solves real-world challenges and also offers international opportunities?
Epilog d.o.o. opens the door for you where your passion for technology becomes a way of life. They have been writing their story since 1990. Since then, they have been developing and implementing the most demanding software solutions to support logistics processes. Or more simply: they connect people, machines and things into a single system.
They always behave professionally towards customers, friendly and cooperative towards colleagues. They are programmers, developers, system analysts, architects, electrical engineers, etc. At first glance, they are different, but they are united by one interest - and that is that they like to gain new knowledge, but they prefer to share it and teach each other something new. And this is regardless of whether they are sitting in an office in Ljubljana or Koper.
Epilog d.o.o. is looking for young professionals who are passionate about quality solutions and have an eye for detail. Those who are open to new knowledge in the field of quality, are ready to test their analytical skills and collaborate with developers in the creation of superior solutions - we suggest getting to know each other, because the QA job may be just for you.
Ljudska univerza - Adult education centre of Koper
The Adult Education Centre of Koper is the largest educational and counselling centre for adults in the Coastal-Karst region. Adults can complete primary and secondary education at the Adult Education Centre of Koper, attend numerous courses and workshops, seek career or education advice, and receive support for independent learning. Companies that cooperate with the Adult education centre of Koper get an attentive interlocutor who ensures quality training for employees, tailored to the needs of the client. In our 60 years of existence, they have touched almost every family on the Coast; in 2020 alone, every fourth resident of coastal municipalities received training or sought advice from us.
Their courses can be attended by individuals, but they also run them for completed groups at the request of companies and other institutions. You can acquire or improve your language and digital skills and take a step forward for your personal growth. They are also authorized to conduct foreign language and Slovenian exams.
They obtain a lot of funds for our work through national and European projects, which is why they also offer quite a few free programs. You can also get free career advice or self-study mentoring.
The quality of their work and programs is evidenced not only by many satisfied program participants but also by the national quality certificate in adult education - the POKI sign (We offer adults quality education), which they proudly wear.
The employees of the Adult Education Centre of Koper will present to you the possibilities of employment as teachers of: Slovenian, computer science, ICT, bookkeeping, chemistry, Italian, Spanish and in the Learning for Life Success program.
Postojna Cave d.d.
The company Postojna Cave d.d. cultivates and develops a rich tradition of managing tours and events, which dates back to the 1920s, when the cave was arranged for tourist visits. The company consists of several units, namely Postojnska jama with its associated hotel and catering business, Predjama Castle, Hotel Cerkna and the unique Villa Planinka in Jezersko.
You will be presented with employment needs in the professions: waiter, waiter's assistant, sommelier, cave tour guide, chef and chef's assistant.
SLOAM, Agency for Youth (Program Social Impact Award)
The Social Impact Award supports young entrepreneurs in the early stages of development who develop and implement innovative business solutions to solve social challenges. The program helps young people learn about the field of social entrepreneurship and take the first steps towards creating a social enterprise. Since 2009, they have jointly encouraged young social entrepreneurs in more than 25 countries.
The Admiral Group Slovenia
The Admiral Slovenia group combines top services in the fields of gaming, hotel management, catering and entertainment. The Admiral brand in Slovenia is represented by the umbrella company Novo investicije d.o.o., with its headquarters in Trzin. Today, Admiral Slovenija boasts 10 gaming lounges, 3 hotels and 4 restaurants in various locations across Slovenia (Ljubljana center, Ljubljana BTC, Lesce, Grosuplje, Maribor, Ptuj, Nova Gorica, Portorož, Kozina, Škofije). In addition to constant investment in the appearance of their locations, they also pay special attention to investments in the professional development of the skills of more than 300 employees. The Admiral group brings together top services in the fields of gaming, hospitality, catering and entertainment.
You will be presented with tenders for the jobs of a cook and a waiter in a restaurant.
Employment Service of Slovenia, Koper Regional Office
The Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) is one of the key institutions in the labor market. It has 12 regional services with employment offices all over Slovenia, 11 career centers and 12 offices for employers.
They provide services in the areas of employment counselling and placement, the EURES network, lifelong career guidance, implementation of active employment policy programs, implementation of unemployment insurance, employment and work of foreigners, and preparation of analytical materials and information on the labor market.
On average, employers publish approximately 1,000 vacancies per month in practically all activities at the Employment Service of Slovenia, the Koper Regional Office. In the first three months of 2024, the greatest needs were in the areas of health and social care, transport and storage, hospitality, construction, education, manufacturing, trade, public administration …
Dinit d.o.o.
Dinit's core business is processing card transactions. They are a young but daring company, which in the 15 years since its foundation has grown into a team with more than 100 employees, a presence in many Western European markets and a strong strategic position within the global card scheme Diners Club International. Together with their partners, they develop innovative information solutions that are modern, easy to integrate and cost-effective.
Dirnit employees will present you with job vacancies: .NET Application Developer, Java Application Developer, and IT Project Manager.
GoOpti d.o.o.
GoOpti is an international company/platform that deals with road passenger transportation. Their offer includes various types of transport, including low-cost group transports to airports and cities, private transports for business users and tailor-made transports, which are organized according to the wishes and needs of passengers.
The company employs young people in various positions and at the fair will present jobs for customer support contact center agent (m/f), implementation of assistance and call center activities for their passengers, logistician in the support center (m/f), Implementation assistance and call center activities for passengers and drivers scheduling passengers, drivers and vehicles to ensure timely and safe transportation and Marketing and Business Analyst.
University of Primorska
The University of Primorska will also present itself at the fair, and its HR representatives will explain a little more about the current vacancies and present what the needs for personnel will be in the following years.
