Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act helps job seekers and workers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
The Maui County Workforce Development Board provides oversight of integrated programs under the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the County of Maui and leads efforts to engage with a diverse range of job seekers, training providers, program providers and businesses to implement career pathways for job seekers and essential services for employer businesses.
Maui Economic Opportunity
MEO provides tools to help people and change lives with programs offered through five departments:
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
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SERVICESTRANSPORTATION
McKinley Community School for Adult
Maui Campus -Title II Funding
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Services for adults and youth 18+
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Attain GED, Workforce Development Diploma, Substitute Teacher Courses, Paraprofessional Testing, and other DOE certifications
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Basic skills or English language classes
Title 1-B Funding
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14 years+ with disabilities to prepare, secure, and maintain employment
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Individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities looking to enter or retain employment
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Appropriate and accurate assessment
McKinley Community School for Adult
Title 1, Provides “kokua” to Native Hawaiians that are committed to achieving their own potential
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Youth employment and training opportunities for Native Hawaiian, Native American, and Alaska Native youth ages 14-24
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Take advantage of the Hana Lima Scholarship Program
Goodwill Hawaii
Title I Funding
You will find help with:
• Find entry-level work experience
• Build skills to obtain a High School Equivalency or GED
• Develop leadership skills
• Explore post-secondary education opportunities
• Live a healthier and more positive lifestyle
Federal Funding Through Perkins IV Act
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Develops the academic, technical, and career skills for secondary and post-secondary students through funding support
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Supports partnerships among workforce boards, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and a variety of industries
HireNet Hawaii
HireNet Hawaii is a complete set of employment tools for job-seekers in the State of Hawaii. Search for a job, create a resume, and explore my next move.
Maui County Virtual Job Fair
Creating resources to benefit employers, job seekers, and those looking for training opportunities.
MCVJF was created to offer employers a virtual opportunity to connect with qualified dislocated workers that apply for new positions using:
– Job search tools
– Support to explore certification training or
– Create long-term career path opportunities.
We built a vital platform for Maui’s local businesses to promote and connect with new candidates that have become available during the small business landscape shift.
