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.
