HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-09 Office of Housing Job Readiness Training and Job Fair -- press release
Harry Kim
Mayor
Neil S. Gyotoku
Housing Administrator
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Duane Hosaka
Assistant Housing Administrator
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of Housing and Community Development
50 Wailuku Drive • Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 • (808) 961-8379 • Fax (808) 961-8685
Existing Housing: (808) 959-4642 • Fax (808) 959-9308
Kona: (808) 323-4300 • Fax (808) 323-4301
October 10, 2017
NEWS RELEASE
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Job Seekers Invited to 4 Annual Job Fair & Job Readiness Workshop
The Hawai‘i County Workforce Development Board is pleased to invite job seekers to
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attend its 4 Annual Job Fair and Job Readiness Workshop, hosted by the Big Island
Workplace Connection (BIWC), a proud partner of the American Job Center.
The Job Readiness Workshop: Assists participants to prepare for the job fair by
offering guidance on resume writing, interviewing skills, properly completing an
application and instruction on dressing for success. For easy access and portability of
new and updated resumes, participants will need to provide their own jump drive.
When: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale
The 4th Annual Job Fair: Will host over 80 island-wide businesses looking for
employees to fill vacancies. Participants should come prepared with resumes and in
professional attire, as interviews may be done on site. Many participating businesses
will be offering door prizes.
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium
These events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call Office of
Housing and Community Development at 961-8379.
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