Three times a year, a major job fair is held at the Blaisdell event center on the island of Oahu. The latest fair, held by WorkForce Hawaii, included recruiters from a total of 178 companies and government agencies, which was an increase from the 160 groups during the same month a year prior. It should also be noted that only an estimated 3,200 job seekers attended the event, which was significantly lower then past events.
In related news, the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization predicted that the number of payroll jobs across the state is expected to increase by 1.5 percent in 2012. UHERO also predicts that the unemployment rate will decrease to 6.1 percent in 2012, from 6.7 percent in 2011 and 6.9 percent in 2010.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 5-17-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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