Hawaii Employment
Hawaii Reentry Employment & Job Training (Court-Friendly Options)
A statewide directory of reentry-friendly employment programs, workforce centers, job training sites, and hiring pathways across the Hawaiian islands. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer before beginning employment programs, training, or volunteer-to-work roles.
Tip: Search “Goodwill”, “Job Center”, “CCH”, “Workforce”, “Honolulu”, “Hilo”, “Maui”.
Region 1 — Honolulu (O‘ahu)
Island of O‘ahu, City & County of Honolulu
✅ Verified Workforce & Job Centers
American Job Center Hawaii (Oahu)
Resume help, job matching, training, apprenticeships, and career readiness for all job seekers including reentry.
Resume help, job matching, training, apprenticeships, and career readiness for all job seekers including reentry.
Bring ID to register.
(808) 768-5701
Goodwill Hawaii — Employment & Training
Job readiness, training, job placement, computer skills, employer partnerships.
Job readiness, training, job placement, computer skills, employer partnerships.
Known reentry-friendly.
(808) 836-0313
Catholic Charities Hawaii — Employment Support
Job readiness, rental support, case management; often assists justice-involved individuals.
Job readiness, rental support, case management; often assists justice-involved individuals.
Call for referrals.
(808) 524-4673
🛠️ Eligible Additional Employment Supports
Salvation Army Hawaii — Employment Assistance
Some thrift stores offer job training and transitional work experience.
Some thrift stores offer job training and transitional work experience.
Confirm location eligibility.
(808) 440-1800
Waianae Coast — Community Employment Support
Job referrals and training programs through community health partnerships.
Job referrals and training programs through community health partnerships.
Ask if referrals require intake.
(808) 697-3300
Region 2 — Maui County (Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i)
Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i
✅ Verified Workforce & Job Services
American Job Center — Maui
Job training, resume support, job fairs, and employer connections.
Job training, resume support, job fairs, and employer connections.
Walk-in help available.
(808) 270-5777
Goodwill Hawaii — Maui Employment Services
Job readiness and job placement programs; computer and skills training.
Job readiness and job placement programs; computer and skills training.
Known reentry-friendly statewide.
(808) 442-8914
🛠️ Eligible Additional Workforce Support
HandsOn Maui — Volunteer & Skill-Building
Volunteer roles that build job experience and soft skills.
Volunteer roles that build job experience and soft skills.
Confirm eligibility for court-related cases.
(808) 270-7150
Region 3 — Hawai‘i Island (Hilo & Kona)
Island of Hawai‘i
✅ Verified Job & Workforce Programs
American Job Center — Hilo
Job placement, resume help, training programs, and vocational guidance.
Job placement, resume help, training programs, and vocational guidance.
Ask for reentry accommodation.
(808) 935-6527
Goodwill Hawaii — Big Island Employment Services
Employment help, training, skills coaching, and job matching.
Employment help, training, skills coaching, and job matching.
Multiple island locations.
(808) 443-6814
🛠️ Eligible Additional Employment Pathways
Salvation Army Hawaii — Island Employment Support
Thrift store jobs, skill development, and transitional work roles.
Thrift store jobs, skill development, and transitional work roles.
Confirm job training availability.
(808) 935-1277
Region 4 — Kaua‘i County
Island of Kaua‘i
✅ Verified Job & Career Resources
American Job Center — Kauai
Resume coaching, training, job matching, and workshops.
Resume coaching, training, job matching, and workshops.
Walk-ins welcome.
(808) 274-3056
🛠️ Eligible Kaua‘i Nonprofit Workforce Supports
Kaua‘i United Way — Community Support
Community programs that help with soft skills and job readiness.
Community programs that help with soft skills and job readiness.
Call for referrals.
(808) 245-2043
Statewide & Online (Best Starting Points)
Available across all islands.
✅ Verified Statewide Workforce Resources
HireNet Hawaii — Statewide Job Portal
Search thousands of jobs; required by many Hawaii job centers.
Search thousands of jobs; required by many Hawaii job centers.
Create a login to track applications.
Online
🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Supports
Salvation Army Hawaii — Work Experience
Some locations offer job roles that build work history.
Some locations offer job roles that build work history.
Confirm with local chapters.
Statewide
Documentation: Officers may require pay stubs, attendance logs, or case manager notes to verify participation in job programs.
Remote Island Note: Some job programs are only available via inter-island travel. Always verify with your officer before traveling.
Provider updates: Organizations offering reentry employment support may request inclusion at contact@oacra.app.
