WorkHawaii Division
WorkHawaii’s mission is to develop a quality workforce for Honolulu’s businesses and to empower individuals to meet the current and future needs of employers so that our economy continues to grow.
Job Readiness Preparation Program
Teaches life skills and job readiness skills to participants in the State Department of Human Services
First To Work and
Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Job club activities reinforce the learning of job search skills. Phone: (808) 768-5732
Rent To Work Program
Provides short-term rental subsidy assitance for up to 24 months to people experiencing homelessness who are willing to increase income primarily through employment. Participants follow an individualized employment and training plan toward maintaining employment; increasing savings; sustaining a fair market rental unit; and transitioning to affordable housing. The program is funded under the HOME Investments Partnerships Program. Phone: (808) 768-5727 or (808) 768-5733
Ticket To Work Program
American Job Center Hawaii is an employment network that provides assitance to persons with disabilities who are receiving Social Security benefits with the intent to obtain employment through our supportive services, which includes career and benefits planning; job development through work readiness and skills workshops; resmue building and cover letter writing; and job search assistance to return to work. Phone: (808) 768-5720
Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Program
Working with Hawaii State Department of Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, we identify job candidates which match companies’ employment needs. We include 90 days of post-employment follow up services. Employers participating in this program may be eligible to receive federal and state tax credits; on-the-job training funds to subsidize salary/wage costs; no cost ADA compliance consultation and related employment services. In addition, by participating in this program federal contractors and subcontractors may meet the requirements of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 503. Phone: (808) 586-4805
We help Oahu’s young people access programs and services that put them on the path to economic, educational, and social well-being. We provide a Hawaii Adult Community School Diploma and vocational training; job readiness training and placement services; and supportive services, including intensive case management, anger management, substance abuse counseling, leadership development and other needed services.
Phone: (808) 768-5782
URL: https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dcs-menu/site-dcs-sitearticles/723-workhawaii-home.html
Administration:
Leina’ala Nakamura, Administrator
Contact Us:
1505 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 768-5701
