More than 200 job seekers turned out for a hiring event last week organized by the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority to staff a multimillion-dollar disaster recovery program still rebuilding the island nearly three years after Typhoon Mawar.
The job fair supported GHURA's "Fix in Six" initiative, which is managing $500.8 million in federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. GHURA sought to fill more than 15 administrative, trade, and technical positions to expand operations and permitting capacity ahead of a surge in construction projects.
Eleven government agencies and community partners participated, including the Department of Labor, Department of Public Works, University of Guam, and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, among others.
"Recovery is not accomplished by one agency alone," said GHURA Deputy Director Fernando Esteves. "It is a collective effort that requires strong partnerships, dedication to public service, and community participation."
Department of Labor Director David Dell'Isola credited interagency cooperation for the event's success and said his department remains available to help other agencies and businesses host similar hiring events.
Applicants are currently under review. GHURA said it will also consider candidates who were unable to participate in on-site interviews.
Launched in January 2025, Fix in Six aims to assist low- to moderate-income households over six years through affordable housing, infrastructure repairs, economic development, and mitigation efforts.
