The Hawaii DLIR Workforce Development Division administers WIOA-funded job training, unemployment insurance, and the American Job Center network across the islands. The Punchbowl Street office at 808-586-8842 takes calls weekdays 7:45am to 4:30pm. Services include resume help, training scholarships, and placement — most free. Bring resume, ID, and any credentials.
808-586-8842 · 830 Punchbowl St Room 329, Honolulu, HI 96813
Goodwill Hawaii's Kilihau Street campus runs job placement, vocational training in retail and warehouse skills, and the YouthBuild program. Particularly useful for women re-entering the workforce after caregiving years or incarceration. Call 808-836-0313 weekdays 8am to 5pm. Most services are free; some advanced training tracks have small fees.
808-836-0313 · 2610 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819
The SBA Hawaii District Office in Honolulu administers federal small business resources — SBA loans, 8(a) certification, women-owned small business contracting set-asides, and the Lender Match program — across all the islands. Call 808-541-2990 weekdays 8am to 5pm to talk with a business development specialist. Free.
808-541-2990 · Honolulu, HI
Aloha United Way's financial stability portfolio funds VITA free tax prep, the ALICE financial coaching program, and Bank On Hawaii — a financial inclusion initiative connecting unbanked women to low-fee accounts. Call 808-536-1951 weekdays 8am to 5pm to find the closest coaching cohort. Free for eligible participants.
808-536-1951 · Honolulu, HI