EMPLOYER BASED STRATEGIES & FUNDING

Strategic Partnerships & SustainabilityJune 29, 2012

Presentation by Blayne Hanagami,Workforce Development Division-Hawaii Branch

Manager

Employer-Supported Asset- Building

Support from

Employers

Connection to

Employers

Skills Building

EMPLOYMENT

ASSET-BUILDING

and

Skills Building

Youth’s first exposure to work

Building computer and researching skills

More Skills BuildingEmployer-driven job readiness workshops

Proud graduates of Certified Nurse Aide Training

Connection to Employers

Job Fairs via partnership with our one-stop and employers

Financial literacy workshops conducted by various financial institutions

Support from Employers

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)

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

The Ho`owaiwai Connection

Earn it: Gain skills, knowledge and

references Secure EMPLOYMENT!

Keep it: Continually enhance skills Remain competitive and

acquire transferable skills RETAIN EMPLOYMENT!

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!

Quotes Mayor Billy Kenoi, Hawaii County

“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.”

MAHALO!For more information:Blayne Hanagami, Hawai`i Branch ManagerWorkforce Development DivisionDepartment of Labor & Industrial Relations1990 Kinoole Street Suite 102Hilo, HI 96720Phone: (808) 981-2875E-Mail: Blayne.S.Hanagami@hawaii.gov