07/05/24 WorkHawaiʻi to host free Hiring Event July 13th

WorkHawaiʻi to host free Hiring Event July 13th

HONOLULU- The City and County of Honolulu is proud to announce that the Department of Community Services' WorkHawaiʻi Division will host a free Hiring Event on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

Over 90 employers have signed up to attend the Hiring Event, including government offices, for-profit businesses, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, WorkHawaiʻi will provide a Resource Center onsite, with laptops and printers available for jobseekers to fill out digital job applications and to edit or print their resumes for employers.. The event is free to attend for both jobseekers and employers, with $8 public parking at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

The event will also feature free workshops on the mauka side of the Exhibition Hall on digital literacy hosted by the Waipahū Community School for Adults, as well as information sessions about the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Labor & Industrial Relations' QUEST Paid Internship program for adults, students, seniors, and veterans.

Resource Workshop Schedule:

• 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Computer Basics
• 10 a. - 10:45 a.m. - QUEST Internship Program Info Session
• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Internet Basics, Safety, and Security
• 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - QUEST Internship Program Info Session
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Drop-In Support: Explore digital literacy topics of interest

"We're not just connecting job seekers with opportunities; we're empowering them with skills for a brighter future," WorkHawaiʻi Administrator Leinaʻala Nakamura said. "Additionally, we'll be implementing two informational sessions on the QUEST internships, demonstrating how they can serve as a stepping stone towards securing meaningful employment."

Find more information about the Hiring Event at https://www.honolulu.gov/hiringevents