The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will activate its "Rapid Response Team" Aug. 5 to assist employees who are being laid off at Sea Life Park.

The session will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the labor department, located in the Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Building, 830 Punchbowl St. The session is open to the 44 Sea Life Park workers who will be losing their jobs, as well as others who believe they may benefit from the session.

For information, call 586-8844, or visit www.hawaii.gov/labor/rapidresponse.