News

KKCC to Present West Hawai’i Workforce Needs Assessment

Play
Listen to this Article
1 minute
Loading Audio... Article will play after ad...
Playing in :00
A
A
A

Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce building. KKCC photo.

Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce building. KKCC photo.

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce will host a free West Hawai’i Workforce Needs presentation on Tuesday, May 10.

From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the chamber will present findings from a two-year analysis conducted by the Education and Workforce Committee to determine the current needs of the West Hawai’i business community, as well as a peek into the future for needs down the line.

Among the ideas on the discussion board are the top five skills required to work successfully in West Hawai’i businesses, specific certifications and degrees sought in employees by West Hawai’i businesses, the top ten skills employers are provided training for, and what businesses are communicating about future training needs in West Hawai’i.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD

The Education and Workforce Development Committee seeks to facilitate connections between the education and business communities for the sake of business and workforce development on the Big Island.

The meeting will be held at the West Hawai’i Civic Center’s Community Hale Building G.

To register to attend the free event, visit the KKCC website. For more information, e-mail info@kona-kohala.com or call 329-1758.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sponsored Content

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Cancel
×

Comments

This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments