Frequently Asked Questions about Workforce Readiness

1. I need help finding a job. Where do I start?

2. How do I get a job without experience?

3. I want to work on-campus. How do I apply for student positions?

4. I'm not sure what kind of career I want to pursue?

5. Do I have to pay for workforce readiness help?

6. What kinds of jobs are available?

7. I am an international student. Can I work?

8. I don't have time to come in to the workforce readiness center. Can I still get help from you?

9. Do you have other resources available for workforce readiness?

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1. I need help finding a job. Where do I start?
Visit the Cooperative Education, Internships & Workforce Readiness Center (IWoRC link) in Ka Lama 207 with a current resume, and we will assist by providing resources to help match your skills and interests with a job that fits your needs.

2. How do I get a job without experience?
If you want to gain real-world experience while earning credits, try an internship. Placement in an internship is simple; visit the IWoRC for more information.

3. I want to work on-campus. How do I apply for student positions?
General guidelines for student employment are: a) You are registered for 6+ credits in the current semester; b) You have a GPA of 2.0+; and c) You are eligible to work in the US. Student employment positions are available on the sece website. Please contact us if you need help.

4. I'm not sure what kind of career I want to pursue?
Not everyone knows exactly what they will be doing for the rest of their lives. Our first step is to provide resources to do a skills/interests/values assessment, taking into consideration your abilities and interests and matching them to potential industries and career paths.

5. Do I have to pay for job placement help?
No, our services are free. Priority services are for students and graduates of Maui Community College and the University of Hawai`i Center-Maui including Moloka`i and Lana`i. We also assist students and graduates from other UH system campuses.

6. What kinds of jobs are available?
On-campus student employment positions (including Federal Work-Study) are available on the sece website. Off-campus jobs are available here.

7. I am an international student. Can I work?
Yes, if you meet certain conditions. Please contact us or visit us at the IWoRC (Ka Lama 207) for more information.

8. I don't have time to come in to the workforce readiness center. Can I still get help from you?
Yes, absolutely. Please use the email feature of our contact us link. We will reply as soon as we can. You may also call us at 808-984-3318 or 808-984-3239.

9. Do you have other resources available for job placement?
Yes, we have useful links and other resources available for job placement. It can be found under "Job Placement | Resources | Related Links."