Job seekers invited to free July 13 WorkHawaii hiring event

HONOLULU — The city’s Department of Community Services WorkHawaii Division will conduct a free hiring event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

The event will feature more than 90 employers including government offices, for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations looking to hire eligible people. A Resource Center will be onsite with laptops and printers for job seekers to fill out digital job applications or to edit or print their resumes.

Parking will be available at the center for $8.

Free workshops by the Waipahu Community School for Adults on digital literacy and information sessions about the State of Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’ QUEST Paid Internship program for adults, students, seniors and veterans will be available according to the following schedule:

• 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. – Computer Basics
• 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. – QUEST Internship Program Info Session
• 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Internet Basics, Safety and Security
• Noon-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,” said WorkHawaii Administrator Leinaʻala Nakamura in a news release. “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.”

More information on the event is available on the DCS website.