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The rail project has faced plenty of questions about job creation — and how many Hawaii residents are hired. Now, it looks like they’re being even more proactive in their local recruiting efforts.

Nick Grube reports forÌý:

Several of the large contractors involved with Honolulu’s $5.2 billion rail project will host an open house Tuesday to talk with residents about future job opportunities that will result in beefing up the local transit system.

Parsons Brinckerhoff, Kiewit and Ansaldo will be among the businesses represented at the meeting. There will also be representatives from local colleges, including the University of Hawaii — West Oahu and Honolulu Community College.

Basically, the purpose is to let individuals know what education and skills they need to develop to get a job working on the project.

Here’s a description:

An event for those interested in careers with the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.ÌýExhibits will feature job and career opportunities from various companies involved in the project.ÌýÌýEducational programs to prepare for these careers and other support services will be featured in exhibits and in workshops scheduled during the event.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waianae District Park Multi-Purpose Room, 85-601 Farrington Hwy.

—Nick Grube