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News and Events
Apprenticeship Week
- Apprenticeship Hawaii Week – November 11-17, 2019
- Governor’s Proclamation
- Photo gallery
- Apprenticeship Hawaii Week – November 12-18, 2018
- Apprenticeship Hawaii Week – November 13-19, 2017
- Hilo Pathways to Apprenticeship Conference: September 22, 2017, Hawaii Community College
- National Apprenticeship Week website
Apprenticeships in Hawaii:
- Info for Jobseekers
- Info for Employers
- American Apprenticeship Initiative
Workforce Readiness – Interviews with Businesses
Learn what businesses see in new and current employees
- Construction and Labor
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) – Online filing now available!
State Workforce Advisory Boards
Aloha and welcome to the Workforce Development Division (WDD) Homepage!
WDD is a part of the Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR). Our division provides the following core services and programs to job seekers and employers:
- Free job referral and search assistance for both job seekers and employers.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders to meet various emerging trends, advancements in technology and other issues facing our economy.
- Collaborate with educators, employers, and labor unions to identify basic skills of all workforce entrants.
- Provide consultative and support services to both employers and laid-off workers in times of financial trouble.
Whether you are a job seeker or an employer, we hope that you will take the time to learn about our services and allow us to help you soon.
Job Fairs/Apprenticeship Notices
Learn about the most recent job fairs in Hawaii.
Find Your Local One Stop Office
Visit one of our local WDD offices to help serve your needs!