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Bridges to Success Career Fair empowers future-ready talent
Posted by SM Supermalls on March 31, 2026
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Posted by SM Supermalls on March 31, 2026
Mr. Lyle dela Cerna, Senior Director for Human Resources, Learning and Development, National University and Mr. Antonio Felix Ortiga, VP SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and Head of SM Offices formally opened this year’s Bridges to Success Career Fair last Saturday, March 21, at the SMX Convention Center in MOA Complex
The Bridges to Success (BTS) Career Fair 2026 successfully returned last March 21, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Enabling community opportunities, the joint initiative between SM Offices and National University brought together over 3,500 students, graduates, and industry leaders in a shared mission: turning education into real-world opportunity.
Now on its third year, BTS also continues its commitment to bridging the gap between the academe and the workplace by connecting NU students and graduates with leading companies across multiple industries.
The whole-day event featured a dynamic mix of career talks, panel discussions, and on-site recruitment activities, creating a space where young professionals could gain insights from industry leaders while exploring immediate employment opportunities.
More than a traditional job fair, BTS 2026 served as both a learning forum and a hiring platform, encouraging meaningful conversations between aspiring professionals and potential employers. Through these interactions, participants gained valuable career guidance, industry perspectives, and access to real employment pathways.
Students from various National University Campuses such as Manila, MOA, Dasmarinas in Cavite, and Fairview in Quezon City, and Asia Pacific College actively participated in the booth activities hosted by our tenant-partners
The event also highlighted the power of industry–academe collaboration in preparing future-ready Filipino talent. By bringing together academic institutions and SM Offices tenant-partners, the initiative helps ensure that graduates are equipped with the skills, mindset, and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s evolving job market.
SM Job Fairs continue this March
As part of SM Prime’s continuing commitment to empowering Filipino job seekers, SM Supermalls will also roll out other #SMJobFair events across the country this March and April, providing accessible employment opportunities closer to communities through their most-loved SM malls.
Upcoming job fairs include:
Note: SM Job Fairs may change without prior notice. For the latest updates, please check with your PESO or the Mall venue.
These job fairs bring together hundreds of employers from various sectors, offering thousands of job opportunities—from entry-level positions to specialized roles—helping Filipinos take the next step in their careers.
Creating opportunities for every Filipino
Attended by more than 3600 students who are ready to join the workforce, the event provided a much needed headstart to help these individuals to succeed.
Through initiatives like the Bridges to Success Career Fair by SM Offices and the nationwide #SMJobFair series, SM Supermalls continues to strengthen partnerships with academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies to make employment opportunities more accessible.
In celebration of International Women’s Month, these initiatives also recognize the increasing participation and leadership of women in the workforce—creating inclusive spaces where every Filipino can pursue their career aspirations.
SM Supermalls remains committed to championing opportunities for all—because every job seeker deserves a bridge to success.
About SM Supermalls – Job Fairs
SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s leading mall developers—continues to maximize the job fair experience by bringing employment opportunities closer to Filipinos through accessible job fairs in malls nationwide. As the country’s most preferred and loved retail destination, SM designs job fair experiences that respond to the evolving needs of different job seeker tribes—from fresh graduates and first-time job hunters to career shifters and experienced professionals seeking their next opportunity. More than a venue, SM serves as a platform where talent meets opportunity—connecting job seekers with employers, strengthening workforce development, and supporting inclusive economic growth through strong public and private partnerships. Because meaningful opportunities should be within reach—designed with every Filipino’s future in mind. All For You.
