Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Bridges to Success Career Fair empowers future-ready talent

Bridges to Success Career Fair empowers future-ready talent

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.

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. 

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 

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.