Free job training support for unemployed O‘ahu residents to be announced
MEDIA ADVISORY
University of HawaiʻiOffice of Communications, University of Hawai‘i
Patrick Williams, (808) 256-7181
Office of Economic Revitalization, City and County of Honolulu
WHAT: Announcement of a free workforce development initiative to aid O‘ahu residents whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19.
WHEN: Monday, September 28, 2020, 1:30 p.m. (media should plan to arrive by 1:15 p.m. to set up any cameras)
WHERE: Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Hawai‘i Suites 5 and 11
WHO:
City and County of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell
University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner
University of Hawai‘i Vice President for Community Colleges Erika Lacro
Healthcare Association of Hawaii President and CEO Hilton Raethel
WHY: The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically resulted in negative impacts on the state’s economy and displaced many workers.
NOTE: Park at the box office of the Neal Blaisdell Center. Enter from Ward Avenue, mauka direction.
Members of the media are invited to Monday’s press conference and are reminded to wear face coverings and practice safe physical distancing. The press conference will also be streamed on Mayor Caldwell’s Facebook page.
We will ask for questions at the conclusion of prepared remarks. For reporters who would like to submit questions remotely please text your questions to (808) 489-0341.