Job fair in Tijuana for migrants

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Job fair kicks off for migrants facing long wait times in Tijuana

TIJUANA, Mexico — Government and business leaders kicked off on Monday a monthlong job fair to help stranded migrants who traveled here in a caravan and possibly get them to stay in Mexico rather than pursue asylum claims in the United States.

The Baja California state government said thousands of jobs are up for grabs around the country, mostly in the manufacturing industry along the U.S.-Mexico border.

rapidly deteriorating shelter and conditions could worsen further as (thousands more) migrants continue traveling northbound toward this border city.

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Did we catch that message from Mexico?
Thousands more heading north.
M-Bob

 

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Manufacturing in Tijuana

Tijuana is the medical device manufacturing capital of the Mexico, and maintains a list of of technologies that help boost efficiencies and maintain sanitation standards. With over 30 years of producing goods including thermometers, IV sets, infusion pumps, orthopedics, lenses, pacemakers, and stent systems, the city has accumulated over 60 medical device companies. In 2016, Tijuana’s medical device industry employed about 42,000 people which lead to an overall productino value of $600 million USD.