Hawaii Career Expo helps job seekers connect with employers

David Katz, left, talks with Michael Ramirez, a human resources officer with U.S. Vets Hawaii.

Julian Aponte, left, and his brother, Francis Rulloda, talk with Shellene Ozaki and Cody Kodama of the Honolulu Police Department's recruiting and exams unit.

Kawika Hasegawa and Lori Stevens, manager at Simply Home, talk about employment opportunities.

Jonah Dysarz applied for the Maui Police Department with MPD officer Zach Kamaka.

Karen Dumayag, Bryce Sumida, Leah Remigio and Christine Lin of Hale Ho Aloha, a nursing home, were ready to meet job seekers.

Lifetouch photographer Edward Mapanao, left, discusses camera equipment with Jacob Hee.

Bailey McCarthy, left, talks with Glenn Mendoza, a noncredit instructor with the Office of Continuing Education & Workforce Development program at Leeward Community College.

Jackie Lomavita, left, retail manager of Sodexo, talks with Sarah Phu.

The Hawaii Career Expo returned to the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Wednesday and offered job seekers the chance to connect with 50 major employers looking for the islands’ top talent.