Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. (GIH) in cooperation with Hawaii Fashion Incubator (HIFI) and Hawaii Pacific Entertainment (HPE) will be holding a “Call for Talent” in support of the inaugural Bank of Hawaii presents Goodwill Goes GLAM! Talent Showcase and Treasure Marketplace.
The “Call for Talent” will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Ward Warehouse on the second floor at the “HIFI Coop” and at the Ward Warehouse conference rooms. Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register for the “Call for Talent” by Feb. 20 will receive priority line placement. To register online go to
www.higoodwill.org and click onto CALL FOR TALENT VOLUNTEER.
Attendees are encouraged to bring in their portfolios for review and placement by our team of industry professionals.
The “Call for Talent” serves three purposes;
(1) Identify Talent
(2) Match the skills to event/segment
(3) The opportunity to Gain Experience:
It will give new talent and aspiring industry professionals experience in their field, mentors and networking opportunities - contributing to their job-readiness. Also, contribute to possible fulfillment of community service or class curriculum hours. This is also an opportunity for industry professionals to connect with and mentor up-and-coming talented individuals while providing them with valuable experience.
About Goodwill Goes GLAM! August 23-26, 2012:
The inaugural Bank of Hawaii presents Goodwill Goes GLAM! Talent Showcase & Treasure Marketplace begins with an exclusive High Fashion Kickoff including a Gala dinner, Fashion Show and exclusive Pre-sale access. This will set the stage for an unprecedented marketplace of more than 20,000 square feet of glamour and vintage items donated by retail partners and collected from Goodwill stores to support the nonprofit mission.
This major shopping and fashion event will spotlight Hawaii’s style industry and contribute to job-creation, while empowering attendees to learn more about Goodwill’s educational, employment and training programs. Interactive daily activities will showcase job talent, and "green" career pathways specific to Hawaii's fashion, retail and style industries.
Goodwill is looking for seasoned professionals and new talent to volunteer in the following areas:
• Retail support; sales floor recovery and stocking, Glam Stock pulling of inventory, sorting , production quality control and pricing
• Visual Merchandising/Interior Designer – Event Marketing Support
• Video production, videographers and photographers
• Social Media
• Writers/bloggers – Showcasing Talent & Job Skills
• Stylists
• Models
• Hair & Make Up Artists
• Fashion Show Production
• Stage Production, sound and lighting
• Security
• Administrative Support & Ticket Sales Support
• Construction Teams
• Mobile app tech teams
• Event docents
• Event booth support
Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register for the “Call for Talent” by Feb. 22 will receive priority line placement. To register online go to
www.higoodwill.org and click onto CALL FOR TALENT VOLUNTEER. If you have any questions, call 836-0313.
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii’s mission is to help people with employment barriers to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient. Supported by its retail operations and financial endeavors, its educational, employment and training programs have provided skills training, employment counseling, job placement and support services since 1959.
Visit
www.higoodwill.org for more information and to subscribe to the Goodwill Works! e-mail newsletter. Information is also available via 836-WORK (9675), info@higoodwill.org, @GoodwillHawaii on Twitter, TheGoodwillHunter.com blog and Goodwill Industries of Hawaii on Facebook.
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