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Launching Careers and Strengthening Hawai'i Island's Workforce: UH Hilo Students Connect with Employers at Internship Fair

Strategic Insights

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Nearly 50 University of Hawai'i at Hilo students attended an exclusive internship fair on September 10, designed to connect them with local employers offering career opportunities on Hawai'i Island. The event, sponsored by the Ký½papa I Ke Ala:Center for Career Advancement, allowed students to explore internship openings, meet industry partners, and gain workplace experience. Employers also saw the fair as a chance to recruit and invest in future professionals, highlighting the importance of experiential learning in preparing students for the workforce.

Key Takeaways:

  • The internship fair at UH Hilo connected nearly 50 students with local employers offering internships and career opportunities on Hawai'i Island.
  • The event was sponsored by the Ký½papa I Ke Ala:Center for Career Advancement and emphasized career pathways, networking, and professional growth.
  • Students from across UH Hilo attended to explore openings, meet industry partners, and learn how internships could help them gain workplace experience or transition into full-time employment.
  • Employers like the Hawai'i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations attended the event to recruit and invest in future professionals, making valuable connections with students.
  • UH Hilo's Ký½papa I Ke Ala:Center for Career Advancement underscored the importance of experiences that broaden students' perspectives, highlighting the benefits of internships and experiential learning.
  • The event reflects UH's broader commitment to workforce development, a core pillar of the UH System's Strategic Plan.

Statistics:

  • 49 students from UH Hilo attended the internship fair to connect with local employers.
  • The event was held on September 10, 2023, at the Campus Center Plaza.
  • The Ký½papa I Ke Ala:Center for Career Advancement sponsored the event, which emphasized career pathways, networking, and professional growth.
  • 15 employers attended the event, including the Hawai'i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Sources:

  • UH System News, "Launching Careers and Strengthening Hawai'i Island's Workforce: UH Hilo Students Connect with Employers at Internship Fair"
  • Courtesy photo of Raynell Espaniola, internship and experiential learning coordinator, and an attendee at the fair.

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