CAREER FAIR – A SHORTCUT TO SKILLS AND A LIFELONG PROFESSION

With the aim of introducing final-year primary school students to various professions and career paths, the “Career Fair 2026” officially opened on the last day of March at the Youth Center in Banja Luka, the largest city of Republika Srpska.

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The two-day event brought together secondary schools from Banja Luka, offering students valuable guidance in their professional orientation. The fair is designed to help ninth-grade students recognize their talents and interests when choosing their future careers and further education, while also familiarizing them with the professions and vocational programs available in local high schools.

Speaking on behalf of the organizer, the City Development Agency, Momir Širko emphasized that the primary goal of the fair is to provide primary school students with insight into various professions, as well as into the educational process itself, giving them much-needed support in shaping their career paths.

The event was officially opened by Milada Šukalo, Project Manager for the City of Banja Luka, who highlighted that the fair serves as an important platform to present young people with a wide range of career opportunities and their potential prospects. She also noted that such initiatives significantly support the business sector, which is currently facing a shortage of skilled workers in certain fields.

Assistant Minister for Secondary Education and Adult Education, Bojana Kos, stated that a new regulation on student enrollment in the first grade of secondary schools for the upcoming academic year has come into force. Following its publication, the “Guide Through Professions” application will also be updated.

Saša Trivić, Vice President of the Employers’ Union, pointed out that events like this provide an excellent opportunity for students and their parents to explore available professions in secondary education, while also offering clear benefits for employers.

The “Career Fair 2026” is organized by the City Development Agency, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Republika Srpska, the Employers’ Union of Republika Srpska, and the City of Banja Luka.