HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu will host a fun, free hiring event aimed at giving Hawaii’s unemployed and underemployed people a chance to find work.
This is a great opportunity for job seekers to find new opportunities!
what’s happening?
- More than 90 employers, including government agencies, corporations and nonprofits, are looking to hire.
- A resource center with laptops and printers will be set up so job seekers can fill out applications and print resumes.
- Free digital skills workshops will be hosted by Waipahu Adult Community School.
- Learn about Hawaii’s QUEST paid internship program for adults, students, seniors and veterans.
Hawaii employment statistics
Hawaii has a low unemployment rate, so there are plenty of job opportunities.
As of May 2024, Hawaii’s unemployment rate is 3%. There are a total of 20,000 unemployed people, and 6,900 people applying for unemployment insurance.
This means that around 13,000 people who are registered as unemployed are unable to receive unemployment insurance for one reason or another.
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As of the end of the first quarter of 2024, Hawaii will have 634,000 employed residents. here For more details:
Statewide, approximately 6.1% of employed people are employed below their education and skill level. This underutilized workforce imposes costs on employers by underutilizing available talent and skills. For more information, here.
This event will help even more people find work and improve their skills.
Event details
The event will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 9am to 2pm in the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibit Hall.
This event is free and open to the public. Parking at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center is just $8. Click here For more details about the event, please click here.
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This is a great opportunity to meet employers, learn new skills and find your next job. Don’t miss this exciting event!
