Press Release: Career Fair events scheduled online May 9-11, in-person May 12

A three-day online County of Maui Government & Nonprofit Career Fair is set to connect prospective employees with employers from May 9 through May 11, followed by an in-person Career Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at UH Maui College’s Pā’ina Building.

“Whether you participate virtually or in person, this Career Fair can introduce you to new opportunities that suit your interests, passions and skills,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “As Maui County works toward diversifying and balancing our economy, now is a good time to reassess your career goals, especially those who are interested in public or community service.”

Online topics include: Outlook on Today’s Government and Nonprofit Jobs, May 9; Resources to Move You Forward, May 10; and Platform Training for MCVJF.com, May 11. Speakers will give hour-long presentations from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May 9; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 10; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11.

For registration information and a complete schedule of online speakers and topics, go to https://mauicountyvirtualjobfair.com/government-nonprofit-career-fair/. Information is also available at www.MCVJF.com or by calling (808) 270-5777.

The May 12 in-person job fair will highlight 10 Maui County departments that have positions readily available and 12 nonprofit agencies looking to fill positions. Also available are Maui American Job Center providers assisting residents with wrap-around services such as SNAP/TANF enrollment, training and education programs, and child care subsidies. SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and TANF is federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

The Career Fair is hosted by the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with the University of Hawaii Maui College, Maui American Job Center Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.