DOL Workforce Investment Agency Renews MOU with Hawai’i Job Corps

HONOLULU -The DOL Workforce Investment Agency renews its agreement with the Hawai’i Job Corps during a site visit to the Waimanalo center.  The signing was witnessed by the CNMI Delegation which attended the Workforce Convening with USDOL Region 6 and Waimanalo Center staff.

Under the agreement, the CNMI commits to promote the mission of the Hawaii Job Corp Centers to provide academic, career and technical education, and social development training to young men and women ages eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) years old to become responsible, productive and employed community members; and perform certain services in the field of outreach, admissions and career transition services for the Job Corps program.

The Hawaii Job Corps is a free residential program with career training offerings in Automotive Technician, Culinary Arts, Facilities Maintenance, Hotel and Lodging, Landscaping, Office Administration, Painting, Security and Protective Services, a Registered Apprenticeship Program in Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nurse Assistance to include high school diploma or its equivalent. Programs are self-paced with opportunities in advance training at centers located in the Mainland, U.S.

“This collaborative partnership between the CNMI and Hawai’i Job Corps expands the opportunities for our youths to advance in a career pathway and improve their employability,” said Secretary of Labor Vicky Benavente.

Hawai’i Center Director Ellen May shared, “It was an honor for our team to welcome the CNMI DOL Workforce representatives to our beautiful campus and reestablish our partnership. Collectively we are not only providing exciting career pathways for young adults, for many students we are also offering hope and a new beginning for a bright future.”

Youths interested in learning more about the great opportunities offered through the Hawai’i Job Corp program may contact the DOL Workforce Investment Agency at 670.664.1708 or email cnmiwioa@dol.gov.mp.