For the first time in more than a decade, Kauaʻi Community College is hosting a campus-wide career fair next week.
The career fair will be on campus from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. The event is designed to provide students, recent graduates, and alumni with a dedicated “safe space” to transition from the classroom to the professional world.
“It is vital that our students have a concrete plan before they leave college,” said Career Services Counselor Melissa Henry. “We want our students to do more than just find a job; we want them to have a career. Our goal is to connect them with employers who offer entry-level opportunities with clear paths for advancement, allowing our graduates to secure the wages necessary to live and thrive right here on Kauaʻi.”
Students and Kauaʻi Community College alumni will have priority access during the first hour of the fair. The general public will then be welcome to attend from 1 to 4 p.m.
Students will also be able to connect with the career services department for information on résumé writing, job interviewing, and job search skills.
“This career fair is an incredible opportunity for our students, especially those preparing to graduate, to connect directly with employers and explore the next steps in their professional journeys,” Chancellor Margaret Sanchez said. “We will also open our doors as a resource to our community to support our island’s future workforce.”
Kauaʻi Community College faculty members were instrumental in selecting a majority of the participating employers to ensure that every academic program—from trades to health care to business—is represented by industry partners.
- Student and alumni exclusive hour (12 to 1 p.m.): A private session for Kauaʻi Community College students and graduates to engage with recruiters and faculty.
- General public session from (1 to 4 p.m.): The doors open to the broader Kauaʻi community, connecting local job seekers with more than 30 premier employers.
- On-site resources: Access to computer labs for immediate application submission and private rooms for on-the-spot interviews.
“We want to empower our students to stay on Kauaʻi,” Henry said. “By bringing these employers to them, we are ensuring that the talent we grow at Kauaʻi Community College stays on Kauaʻi to strengthen our community and our economy.”
For more information about the Kauaʻi Community College Career Fair, or to view the current list of participating employers, please contact Melissa Henry at 808-245-8311 or visit the Kauaʻi Community College website.
