No One Applying? How to Find & Attract Employees on Hawaii Island.

Finding, attracting, and hiring talent on Hawaii Island is tough, but this workshop will equip you with practical tips and strategies to stand out and succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

1. Learn how to highlight unique aspects of your company that will make people want to join.
2. Playbook to increase your reputation as an employer.
3. Tips for creating job descriptions that matter to today’s candidates.
4. Discover creative ways to expand your applicant pool and find the right talent.
5. Streamline your hiring process to be competitive.
6. Interview tips that keep candidates engaged and reduce ghosting.

If you’re having challenges hiring – don’t miss this impactful, in-person, Waimea session!

What attendees are saying about The Talent Advantage workshop:

• “As soon as we applied some of your tips and reposted our job description, we received several inquiries. One of which is now our FT [highly specialized role] on Maui.”
• “Great workshop!”
• “Thanks so much for an engaging and insightful workshop yesterday! I'm glad I got to hear some of your tips and tricks in this ever-evolving talent and recruitment world. I left feeling reenergized, wheels turning with ideas and couldn't wait to share what we learned.”

About the Speaker:

Tracie Foglia is a strategic, people-centric talent leader who has served diverse organizations across Hawaii for over 15 years. A long-time Hawaii Island resident, she has helped companies of all sizes and industries across Hawaii stand out in the job marketplace to attract and hire employees.

Client Success Stories

• “Tracie expertly engages leaders so that they walk away with confidence, knowledge, and insight into the role they play in organizational success.”
• “Tracie has a rare talent for helping people become better versions of themselves while making them more productive. Anyone who wants to be better or more productive should contact her.”
• “Tracie expertly engages leaders, leaving them empowered with confidence and actionable insights to drive organizational success.”
• “Tracie’s talent for helping individuals and teams grow is unparalleled, making her a true asset to any organization.”

Details:

In person at the W. M. Keck Observatory: Conference Room
65-1120 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Kamuela, HI  96743
Thursday, May 8, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Apply for ETF:

Important Notice: ETF Subsidy Application Deadline Has Passed

Thank you for your interest in Introduction to "9250508 The Talent Advantage: Attracting Key Talent (Hawaii Island)." Please note that the deadline to apply for the State of Hawaii Employment & Training Fund (ETF) subsidy has passed as of April 23, 2025. While ETF funds are no longer available for this series, you are still welcome to register and attend at the regular rate.

We encourage you to complete your registration and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at registrars@hecouncil.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

HEC Members: $90 ($45 with ETF)
Non Members: $180 ($90 with ETF)

Note: If ETF approval is not received before the first class on May 8, 2025, you will be required to pay the remaining 50% of the course fee before taking the course.

Cancellation and Class Switching Policy 

Cancellations must be made 7 days before the class date to receive a refund.

No Shows on the day of the workshop cannot be rescheduled or refunded. 

Please register online below. To pay by invoice, contact: registrars@hecouncil.org.