About Us

Aloha and welcome to the Workforce Development Division (WDD)!

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.