Department of Labor and Industrial Relations representatives will discuss current and future efforts to assist those affected by the recent shutdown of Moloka'i Ranch's operations during a meeting of the governor's Moloka'i Community Advisory Council at 3 p.m. today at the Kulana 'Oiwi, DHHL/OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, in Kaunakakai.

The public is invited.

Last month, a multi-agency Rapid Response Team led by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations met with the affected employees to provide information on unemployment insurance, job training and placement and medical benefits.

The state's Rapid Response Team is surveying workers to evaluate their job skills and determine how many people need training and what type of job-placement assistance is required. Officials are also reaching out to businesses to identify potential job opportunities. The team is also working with the Department of Human Services First-to-Work office on Moloka'i to provide direct employment assistance and the support services necessary to find employment.