In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month observed in October, Employment First Hawaii and Disability:IN Hawaii are organizing an event, “The Right Talent, Right Now.”  Employers who have hired people with disabilities and/or are interested in hiring people with disabilities are invited to attend.  The event will include:

• Employers and state legislators sharing their stories
• A public service announcement highlighting the significant value and talent individuals with disabilities add to our workforce, especially during this time of historically low unemployment
• A reverse job fair

What is a reverse job fair?

Unlike a typical job fair where employers display information about their company and wait for candidates to approach their booth, a reverse job fair puts the spotlight on the job seeker.  Job seekers with disabilities set up booths with a tri-fold poster board containing highlights of their degrees, accomplishments, and achievements.  Employers walk around to meet job seekers and see what type of talent they have to offer.

Event Information

When:  October 29, 2019, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Where:  Hawaii State Capitol

For more information and to RSVP, contact Mark Gray at (808) 636-3309 or MGray@Honolulu.gov.