COVID-19 Updates
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The following are resources may help you defray the cost of training. We encourage you to seek other sources sometimes available through your employer, union, or other organizations.
Financial support provided by U.S. Department of Education Federal Grant
Good Jobs Hawaii offers short-term trainings leading to industry credentials and in-demand occupations in the resilient sectors of Healthcare, Technology and Skilled Trades.
The program provides tuition assistance for eligible applicants in the form of subsidies for tuition and other training costs like books and industry certification exam fees. Some trainings provide a 100% tuition subsidy to cover all training costs and others may require a student co-payment.
We encourage you to carefully review the available trainings and contact us at training@hawaii.edu if you have questions prior to applying. New trainings will continue to be scheduled throughout the year. Please note: you may only apply for one training at this time (multiple applications are not accepted).
Partner Agencies Providing Financial Support
American Job Center Hawaii (AJCH) Work Hawaii Program (formerly Oahu Work Links)
If you are unemployed and receiving benefits or meet low income qualifications, you’re likely eligible for full tuition/class registration fee coverage. Please see their website for more information or contact them at 768-5700.
Hawaii Community Action Program (HCAP)
If you are unemployed or meet low income qualifications, you’re likely eligible for full tuition/class registration fee coverage through HCAP. Please see their website for more information or contact them at 808.768.5701
Business/Employer Initiated Training Funds
Employer Training Fund (ETF)
If your employer or you as an employer are paying for training, you are eligible for state ETF funding support. Employers are eligible to receive up to 50% (maximum $800 tuition cap) of tuition costs provided by approved vendors. To apply, submit an Eligibility Form to the Department of Labor, WDD office. We will work with the WDD office and invoice for the remaining cost.
Military and Veterans Training Funds
IRS Tax Benefits for Education
We invite you to register by contacting the member institution offering the course. Register online with a credit card (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club International, JCB, Union Pay) OR you may also contact the member institution offering the course for information and registration assistance.
Please check with the member institution for policies regarding refunds, transfers, and cancellations.
All registration and tuition fees are required at the time of registration. This policy applies when outside funding is involved (Military Veterans Assistance and Tuition Assistance, State of Hawaii Employment and Training Fund, Federal Workforce Investment Act, employer paid tuition, and others).
Special Assistance
If you have a disability and need support, you are invited to contact the appropriate college for assistance. Hearing impaired individuals desiring information may contact the colleges by using the Telecommunications Relay Service: 643-8833 or 1-711.
REGISTRATION CONTACTS
874 Dillingham Boulevard
Bldg 2, Room 507
Honolulu, HI 96817
Registration: 808.845.9296
FAX: 808.845.3767
3-1901 Kaumuali’i Highway
OCET Office Bldg
Lihue, HI 96766
Registration: 808.245.8318
FAX: 808.245.8271
1175 Manono Street
Bldg 379A, Room 3
Hilo, HI 96720
Registration: 808.974.7531
FAX: 808.974.7487
96-045 Ala Ike
Bldg CE-101
Pearl City, HI 96782
Registration: 808.455.0477
FAX: 808.453.6730
874 Dillingham Boulevard
Bldg 2, Room 507
Honolulu, HI 96817
Registration: 808.845.9296
FAX: 808.845.3767
310 Ka’ahumanu Avenue
Laulima Bldg
Kahului, HI 96732
Registration: 808.984.3231
FAX: 808.244.9632
4303 Diamond Head Road
Kopiko 121
Honolulu, HI 96816
Registration: 808.734.9211
FAX: 808.734.9447
45-720 Kea’ahala Road
Hale Kuhina
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Registration: 808.235.7433
FAX: 808.235.7434