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House majority bills cross over to Senate
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives has approved all seven bills in the House Majority Package on third reading ahead of the first crossover deadline on Thursday. The bills move on to the Senate for further consideration.
Hawai’i Regional Council of Carpenters pre-apprenticeship program now accepting applications
As demand for construction workers is estimated to rise due to housing and infrastructure initiatives, the Hawai’i Regional Council of Carpenters aims to attract more individuals to the trades through its pre-apprenticeship program.
UH Community Colleges offer job training for healthcare, technology and skilled trades
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges are offering free short-term training leading to credentials in industry sectors that have proved resilient during the pandemic. This includes opportunities in healthcare, technology and skilled trades.
UH Maui College offering free certified nurse aide training
This fall, the University of Hawai’i Maui College is offering a free program to train certified nurse aides.
Maui’s Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Receives Donation from Jeff Bezos
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, Inc., a shelter for homeless individuals on Maui, extended appreciation and gratitude to Amazon Founder and Executive Chair Jeff Bezos for his recent personal donation. It’s the latest in a growing list of Maui nonprofits identified as recipients of “personal donations” from the e-commerce executive. Monetary donations […]
Goodwill Hawai‘i Seeks Donations in Effort to Get Community Members Back to Work
“Since the pandemic started, we’ve assisted more than 1,700 people to get the job training and support services they need for themselves and their families. Help us Give Hope to those struggling this holiday season,” organization leaders said in an announcement.
Goodwill Holds Job Fair for New Kahului Store
With a soft opening set for June 15, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii is holding a job fair to fill positions at their new location in Kahului.
OHA Developing Economic Self-Sufficiency Initiative in Hana
More than two dozen Hana residents met with staff from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to start an economic self-sufficiency initiative for the remote community.
New Green Employers Directory Facilitates Job Matching
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) has launched a web-based directory of Green Employers as part of its Hawai‘i Green Jobs Initiative.
Rural Development Program Receives Extention With $4.3M Federal Grant
Senator Inouye announced today that University of Hawaii Maui College will receive $4,300,000 to continue a 14-year old program that provides job training and educational opportunities to more than 800 residents each year who live in underserved, rural communities throughout the state.
