Resources for business growth or expansion

 

Free job posting
HireNet Hawaii provides employers with free job posting and job matching service. You can also search for qualified candidates registered on HireNet Hawaii.   

 

Recruitment and hiring support
Staff at the American Job Center Hawaii can assist employers with recruiting candidates such as job fairs and events.

 

Registered apprenticeships
Registered apprenticeships help employers build a dynamic, self-empowered workforce into the future. 

 

Training grants
Grants are available for small, medium, or large companies. The grants can be used to train incumbent workers to upgrade their skills. 

 

On-the-Job Training
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program assists employers with the cost of hiring and training a new employee.  

 

Tax credit for hiring 
If you hire employees from certain target populations, you may be eligible for tax credit incentives. 

 

Tax incentive program
Businesses seeking to locate or expand may be eligible for state and local tax incentives in exchange for job creation and investment commitments.  

 

 

Company resources for business downsizing

 

Rapid Response Program
The Rapid Response team can offer support for businesses and their employees to lessen the impact for the workforce and company.

 

Unemployment Insurance For Workers
Unemployment Insurance provides Hawaii workers with a temporary income and support during periods of unemployment.