Department of Community Services

Free Career Development Session for Military Spouses: Register Now!

HONOLULU – Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today that the City and County of Honolulu are partnering with the Military Spouse Professional Network to offer a Resume Writing and Resource Empowerment Session at no cost for military spouses. The session will be held at the WorkHawaiʻi Division office in the Dole Cannery Office Building, Suite 700, on Wednesday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

While at the WorkHawaiʻi office, session participants can work on their resumes, access Division laptops, and Wi-Fi for job search, and explore career development programs and resources available, including tuition assistance for certification programs, internships, and other career counseling. Two-hour parking is available in the Costco parking lot.

“WorkHawaiʻi is dedicated to supporting military spouses who bring valuable skills like adaptability, leadership, and resilience to the workforce,” said WorkHawaiʻi Administrator Leinaʻala Nakamura. “Together, we’ll empower you to turn those strengths into exciting career opportunities!”

To attend the Resume Writing and Resource Empowerment Session, please register via Eventbrite by clicking this link by Tuesday, September 24, 2024. For more information, please call WorkHawaiʻi at (808) 768-5701.

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About the DCS – WorkHawaiʻi Division

The WorkHawaiʻi mission is to develop a quality workforce for Honolulu’s businesses and empower individuals to meet employers’ current and future needs so that our local economy continues to grow. Services include:

  • No-cost Hiring Events.
  • GED preparation and work experience for youth and adults.
  • Short-term rental subsidies for working individuals.
  • Vocational training tuition assistance.
  • Direct outreach to long-term unhoused and unemployed individuals.

The WorkHawaiʻi-American Job Center Hawaiʻi is supported 95% in federal funds in the amount of $12,626,632.60, and 5% in non-federal funds in the amount of $665,032.00. For more information on programs and other resources, call WorkHawaiʻi at (808) 768-5703 or complete the online WorkHawaiʻi Program Interest Form.

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