Tianhe district generated a record 87,643 new urban jobs last year, accounting for over a quarter of Guangzhou's total, representing a huge achievement in its employment growth.

Behind the performance was said to be the district's unwavering commitment to implementing a policy of prioritizing employment.

Through initiatives such as incentivizing businesses to expand and create more jobs, optimize platforms, and enhance their services, Tianhe has been able to manifest a mutual benefit for both employers and workers.

Two young women go on livestreaming to match job seekers with employers. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

The district has introduced measures and adjusted policies to stabilize its employment. It's allocated 261 million yuan ($35.6 million) for employment and entrepreneurship subsidies, benefiting 95,300 workers and 25,800 enterprises.

Furthermore, Tianhe has established an "employment station + gig market" service platform – aiming to create a special 15-minute employment service circle. Last year, the district provided services to over 33,000 individuals, organized 93 online and offline job fairs, and posted over 53,000 job vacancies.

With 22 dedicated zones for flexible employment and gig-matching services, it's offering comprehensive services that integrate recruitment, training and employment support.

This has benefited nearly 700 companies and 6,000 job seekers – providing over 21,000 job opportunities and facilitating employment for more than 1,000 folks.

The 2024 Tianhe District Vocational Skills Competition provides a platform for over 400 skilled professionals to showcase their abilities. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Exploring new service models such as live-streamed job matching, recruitment night markets, and employment and entrepreneurship fairs, the district has organized 32 special recruitment events for university graduates, offering over 58,000 job positions.

Moreover, the district has guided training institutions to provide subsidized vocational skills training for 14,352 individuals.

Three projects called "Cantonese Chef", "Guangdong Technician" and "Nan Yue Housekeeper" have been fully implemented – training and certifying 560 Cantonese chefs and conducting household service training for 3,677 individuals.