UP Career Fair 2024 - get to know potential employers and the labor market

Adecco HR d. o. o.

The 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 our 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 into 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 within several different work groups, from children to young people and educational workers and in different environments.

They will present to the young people 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.

In Epilog d.o. o. are 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 them.

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, we 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 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. We 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 we also offer quite a few free programs. You can also get free career advice or self-study mentoring.

The quality of their programs is evidenced not only by many satisfied program participants but also by the national quality certificate in adult education - the POKI sign (They 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 Jezerské.

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 investijje 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 our locations, we also pay special attention to investments in the professional development of the skills of more than 300 employees, because we believe that d "Would you like to be part of an international corporation that has been at the very top of the world gaming industry for many years? 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 counseling 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.

The Dinita's core business is processing card transactions. We 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 our partners, we 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.

The 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.

Employment Agency of the Republic of Slovenia -  network EURES

The EURES network operates within the framework of the ZRSZ. For 30 years, with the help of the EURES network, jobseekers have been able to find jobs and employers have been able to find suitable candidates in EU countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The EURES network will offer various information regarding employment opportunities in EU countries, information on upcoming international job fairs, etc.

As part of the Career Fair UP 2024, the EURES Network will also hold a seminar on the topic of employment opportunities in the EU, which will take place in the Santori meeting room of the UP Rectorate, on the day of the fair (15 May 2024), between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Actual I.T. d.d.

The ACTUAL I.T. group is an innovative group of specialized companies operating in the field of information technology in Slovenia as well as on the international market. By providing a wide reach and a global perspective, they lay the foundations for their clients to operate successfully and competitively in the market. The advantages of working with them, as a group, come from their commitment to innovation, specialized expertise and an integrated approach to information solutions. Together, they form a comprehensive unit that brings together specialists with specific knowledge and extensive experience in the field of IT system integration.

Their offer within the group is specialized in the following areas, according to individual companies:

- ACTUAL I.T. (Koper) - Dedicated business solutions (EBS - Enterprise Business Solutions) for transport and logistics and service stations

- ITELIS (Koper and Ljubljana) - Planning of company resources (ERP and other SAP solutions)

- UNISTAR (Koper and Ljubljana) - IT solutions and services (on the customer's location or in the cloud)

- ASTEC (Ljubljana) - Information and Cyber Security

They have 30 years of tradition and a total team of 300+ experts. They invest a lot in the development of employees, take care of environmental protection and sustainable development. They have the knowledge, commitment and power to create a better tomorrow for everyone in the IT field.

At the fair, you will be presented with different and interesting jobs within the group: software developer, product manager, business analyst, SAP consultant (various areas: HR, transport, production, finance,...), cyber security expert and system engineer.

Hospital Sežana

The Sežana Hospital is a special hospital for the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic lung patients and extended general hospital treatment with/and rehabilitation and medical care. The activities of the hospital are:

- hospital medical activity, which includes diagnostics, treatment, medical rehabilitation and nursing;

- prolonged general hospital treatment with rehabilitation and other accompanying activities specialist - hospital activities;

- specialist outpatient and specialist hospital activities in the field of treatment and rehabilitation of chronic lung patients;

- dialysis activity;

- other medical activities: laboratory, x-ray, physiotherapy, hospital pharmacy.

The hospital is also an educational institution, for part of the specialization (9) months for doctors of internal medicine (in the first phase of specialization, and 6 (out of 12 possible months) as an elective course in the last phase of specialization, for students of colleges and faculties of health care, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, secondary health schools and other professional profiles, which are enabled to carry out clinical practice, internships or work training by being appointed as a mentor.

At the fair, they will present the needs for the recruitment of medical staff: nursing technician/nurse, registered nurse and paramedic/nursing.

Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia

The career path system in the Slovenian Army is based on a competency model, and if you get a job in the army, this guarantees you the necessary education, training and acquisition of military-professional knowledge for advancement, which is the same for everyone. It depends on the evaluation of the performance of the obtained military professional and general school education and operational work experience in various duties. Any member of the Slovenian Armed Forces who meets the prescribed conditions can advance. As part of the Postanivojak.si campaign, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia will present job opportunities within the Slovenian army, career advancement systems and various occupations offered by the army at the Career Fair UP 2024.

The Slovenian Army offers financial support to many students already during their education in the form of scholarships. They are awarded on the basis of a public competition, which the Ministry of Defense publishes on its website or the website of the ministry responsible for public administration, as well as in other means of public communication and information at least 60 days before the start of the school year.

Mjob – Workforce d. o. o.

Mjob is an intermediary between an employer and a pupil or student. They allow students to monitor the offer of current student jobs, get contact information for applying for a job and order a referral. They are also an intermediate link in the payment of student work, as employers forward them payment invoices based on the issued referrals, and they make sure that the payment for the work done is in the student's bank account. 

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 tell what the needs for personnel will be in the following years.