Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability

June 29, 2012

Presentation by Blayne Hanagami, Workforce Development Division-Hawaii Branch Manager

Skills Building EMPLOYMENT Connection to Employers Support from Employers and

ASSET-BUILDING

Youth’s first exposure to work Building computer and researching skills

Employer-driven job readiness workshops Proud graduates of Certified Nurse Aide Training

Job Fairs via partnership with our one-stop and employers Financial literacy workshops conducted by various financial institutions

CONSTRUCTION EXPO SUPPORTED BY OUR TRADE UNIONS AND EMPLOYERS A PROUD “EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR” HONORED BY DIGNITARIES AND EMPLOYERS

EMPLOYER SUPPORTED Savings + Investments = Asset Building •

Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)

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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance)

Program: (Partnership with HELCO) low income individuals and families receive energy credits to defray costs on electricity bill  Photovoltaic Installation by Greenpower Solutions (employer): conversion to solar for low-income families. (Employer utilizes trainees to do installations) 

Employer Customized Training

    Via Hawaii Community College: Numerous employers have designed customized training for its employees Various software computer programs Management and supervisory training Various “green” training  

Hawaii First Federal Credit Union (Resource Centers)

Offers Individual Development Accounts (4 to 1 financial match) for eligible participants  

Entrepreneurs Expos

Financial institutions, employers, Small Business Development Center support current employees and unemployed job seekers with self employment options to enhance asset building

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Earn it:

Gain skills, knowledge and references Secure EMPLOYMENT!

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Keep it:

Continually enhance skills Remain competitive and acquire transferable skills RETAIN EMPLOYMENT!

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Grow it:

Establish savings; invest wisely Continually cut costs (energy, tax credits, support farmers markets, etc.) Continually build job skills Position self for job mobility, promotion    

And Share it:

Teach what you’ve learned Support your Ohana; give back to your community LIVE ALOHA!

“We want all Hawai`i Island residents to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to take control of their financial health and well-being. The ability to save, to invest in education, to obtain affordable housing or start a business—in short, investing in the success of island people—is what moves families ahead.”

For more information:

Blayne Hanagami, Hawai`i Branch Manager Workforce Development Division Department of Labor & Industrial Relations 1990 Kinoole Street Suite 102 Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (808) 981-2875 E-Mail: [email protected]