Employers hunt skilled workers

Many people looking for jobs lack training, particularly in health care, companies say

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 23, 2013

~~<p>An oft-repeated message employers delivered to people looking for work Tuesday at a Job Quest fair at Blaisdell Center was to "improve your skill set."</p>
<p>With Hawaii's job market finally getting back on track after an extended slump, there are more employers hiring. The 150 companies recruiting Tuesday were up sharply from the 105 at the same event in January 2010 when the economy was struggling.</p>
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An oft-repeated message employers delivered to people looking for work Tuesday at a Job Quest fair at Blaisdell Center was to "improve your skill set."

With Hawaii's job market finally getting back on track after an extended slump, there are more employers hiring. The 150 companies recruiting Tuesday were up sharply from the 105 at the same event in January 2010 when the economy was struggling. Login for more...