PUHI — Jeni Kaohelaulii of Work It Out was determined to find her workers during the Kauai Community College Job Fair Wednesday. “I am going to find that someone special today,” Kaohelaulii said. “I have been looking for someone since
PUHI — Jeni Kaohelaulii of Work It Out was determined to find her workers during the Kauai Community College Job Fair Wednesday.
“I am going to find that someone special today,” Kaohelaulii said. “I have been looking for someone since August. I’m also looking for other people, including freelance photographers and models for social media work.”
Kaohelaulii was one of 37 vendors who filled tables in the Kauai Community College Office of Continuing Education and Training conference room seeking applicants for various positions.
“It’s focus is on student need,” said Dawn Wooten. “Everyone who is here had to have at least three job offerings.”
Kimi Nagahisa, the Workforce/Internship Coordinator, said they opened up the fair to the public because there are a lot of graduates still seeking employment.
“Our overall goal with the job fair is to reduce unemployment all around,” Nagahisa said. “I’m glad to see the banks are here, today. They offer students part-time work during their schooling and have that experience count toward their advancement once they graduate.”
Matthew Santos, KCC student, was looking for something “hands-on, preferably in automotive.”
So were Javin Salvador and Marcos Tabalno.
“I saw them,” said Gail Shigematsu of PS&D Napa Auto Parts. “We’re always looking for good people. Right now, we need delivery drivers.”
Kathy Leonard of Kalaheo was looking for anything that fit.
“I’ve been doing a lot of office work,” Leonard said. “I need to find something that will fit.”
She stopped at Global Services, where they had offers for people in human resources as well as in research with an orientation toward plant biology where Annette Perreira handed her an application following several questions.
“I’m hoping the nursing students come by,” said June Munoz of Hoola Lahui Hawaii. “This time, we have three positions — a dental hygenist, a medical receptionist in Waimea, and a licensed practical nurse in Kapaa. We also attend job fairs to raise awareness of the services Hoola Lahui Hawaii offers the community.”
Debbie Flores, retired, said she was looking for part-time employment.
“I stopped at most of the retailers,” Flores said. “It was not bad. Hopefully, I get a call back.”
Leonard, after perusing and browsing through the tables, said she will probably go back to school to update her portfolio.
“It’s been a while since I got out of school,” Leonard said. “A lot of credits have expired. I think I’m going back to school and secure a degree.”
