Hawaii DLIR Career Fair Announcement

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Published September 19th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is hosting an in-person career fair on September 24, 2025, to connect job seekers with employers. The event will offer early access for veterans and military spouses.

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The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has announced an in-person career fair to be held on September 24, 2025, at Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial. The event aims to connect job seekers with employers from various industries across the state. A portion of the event, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., will be exclusively for veterans and military spouses.

Job seekers attending the fair are advised to dress professionally, bring multiple copies of their resume, and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Employers from federal, state, and private sectors will be present. The event is funded by federal employment and training administration grants.

What to do next

Review event details for potential employer participation
Inform relevant HR and recruitment teams about the career fair

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STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

KA ʻOIHANA PONO LIMAHANA

JADE T. BUTAY

DIRECTOR

KA LUNA HOʻOKELE

DLIR TO HOST IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR AT KEʻEHI LAGOON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2025

HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) will host an in-person career fair on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial, located at 2685 North Nimitz Highway. This event is designed to connect job seekers directly with hiring employers from a wide range of industries across the state.

“DLIR continues to open doors and connect job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities,” said DLIR Director Jade T. Butay. “We’re especially proud to support all job seekers by creating a space where they can connect with employers eager to bring their talents on board.”

The first hour of the event (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.) will be reserved exclusively for veterans and military spouses, giving them early access to recruiters and job openings.

Job seekers are encouraged to:

Dress professionally
Bring multiple copies of their resume
Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews Employers from federal, state and private sectors will be present to share information, answer questions and accept applications.

This event is 100% federally funded by the employment and training administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the PY 2024 WIOA Dislocated Worker Rapid Response funds totaling $258,482.00 for Oʻahu. The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is an equal opportunity/affirmative action agency.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
TDD/TTY Dial 711 then ask for 808-586-8842

View DLIR news releases:

http://labor.hawaii.gov/category/news/

Media contact:

Chavonnie Ramos

Public Information Officer

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, State of Hawai‘i

Phone: 808-586-9720

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://labor.hawaii.gov