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Operates an adult day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, education and vocational training programs for low-to-moderate income people including those with disabilities/special needs, and other support services. Also operates programs for seniors and the disabled offering therapeutic and recreational activities. (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wellness Center activities are temporarily closed.)

ESH recognizes the value employment has in achieving acceptance and living independent and fulfilling lives. ESH Employment Services provides exceptional, individualized services that support community integration through competitive employment. In collaborating with the Job Seeker, ESH develops an Individual Plan which will identify employment goals, activities and objectives. To implement best practices and person -centered planning, ESH uses a "Discovery Process" and "Customized Employment" model. Discovery Process and Customized Employment are recognized by the US Department of Labor as best practices.

Helps immigrants overcome employment barriers by providing acculturation development, basic education, vocational training, job search skills and job placement assistance.

Social Services: Supports immigrants, refugee and low-income residents, and human trafficking victims with skill building that lead to self-sufficiency. Provides immigrant and case management services, assistance with applying for health insurance, job training and placement, translations and interpretations to immigrants to ensure language access; refugees resettlement in meeting their key transitional needs, community and cultural orientation. Economic development: Provides workforce training, education and placement and job creation initiatives to immigrants, refugees and low-income residents of Hawaii towards economic self-sufficiency. Services are available to youth and adult, social enterprises with retail incubator and Culinary Kitchen Incubator. Assists immigrants, refugees and low-income residents of Hawaii develop small business and work towards economic self-sufficiency by providing business training, technical assistance, and loans. Also provides sustainable employment opportunities in foo

Provides vocational rehabilitation services. Conducts work evaluation, training, job placement, transportation, pre-vocational program. Offers a life skills program. Provides employment in laundry, yard maintenance, car wash, thrift shop, janitorial, sprayhead fabrication, plant production and crafts.

(Employment and Training Program) Provides skills training, job readiness training, job placement, education/training support, and case management services.

(H2H, Hele2Work, Hele to Work) The staff of the Hele2Work Employment Program at the Institute for Human Services (IHS) provide job readiness and post employment follow up services, as well as job search assistance along with referrals to job training classes and vocational training programs when available for those who qualify to participate in them. All Hele2Work services are free to those in need who are homeless, or who are at-risk of becoming homeless if employment is not secured quickly.

Provides job search and placement services including counseling and referrals. Provides labor market information. Refers clients to job training programs. Provides access to resume writing programs. Provides assistance to employers seeking qualified workers.

Provides job search and placement services including assessment counseling, and referrals. Provides labor and market information. Cooperates with agencies involved with federal and state job training programs. Refers clients to job training programs. Provides resume writing services.

(Network Enterprises Ticket to Work Program, Network Enterprises Ticket-to-Work Program) Services are provided for individuals with severe disabilities who are issued a Ticket-to-Work through a contract with the Social Security Administration.

(SNAP Employment and Training Program) Provides skills training, job readiness training, job placement, education/training support, and case management services.

Operates an adult day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, education and vocational training programs for low-to-moderate income people including those with disabilities/special needs, and other support services. Also operates programs for seniors and the disabled offering therapeutic and recreational activities. (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wellness Center activities are temporarily closed.)

Career technical education and English language classes available. Students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military. Administers residential and non-residential programs which provide basic education, vocational and social skills training for out-of-school youth. Provides GED program and assistance with job placement. Child development center available for non-residential students.

Provides services for individuals with disabilities. Waiver services include Adult Day Health (ADH), Personal Assistance (PA),Community Learning Service (CLS), and Employment Training. Hands-on vocational training in Commercial Services Department in janitorial,laundry, grounds keeping, event planning (conferences, meeting, etc.), as well as other possible vocational areas.

Two main programs make up the foundation of Abilities Unlimited - the Medicaid Waiver Program and the Employment Program: -Medicaid Waiver Program serves individuals with disabilities referred by the State of Hawaii Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division, offering personal assistance/habilitation services, adult day health services, and employment services for medicaid waiver clients. -Employment Program serves clients referred by the State of Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), assisting individuals with disabilities and other barriers to gain and maintain employment. Abilities Unlimited works with DVR clients via contracts: Supported Employment Program and Vocational and Work Adjustment Training Services. Additional programs under employment program: -Work-Life Development Program places individuals with disabilities in six-week paid internships in work settings while supplementing their work with recreational activities to provide balance in their lives. -Dis

Administers a residential program which provides vocational training, college opportunities, work experience for out-of-school, under-privileged youth, between ages 16 - 24. Provides GED program and job placement with completion of program. Additional phone numbers: (800) 733-5627 Also known as (800) 733-JOBS (877) 889-5627 TDD/TTY

(Hilo Employment Services, ESLPR, ESLIP, ESRI) Employment services for people with barriers to employment: persons with low-income, immigrants, or individuals who were previously incarcerated. Services include assessment, job readiness training, job placement and retention, vocational training referral and assistance.

Provides job search and placement services including assessment, counseling and referrals. Provides labor market information. Cooperates with agencies involved with federal and state job training programs. Refers clients to job training programs. Provides resume writing assistance.

Provides employment and training services for adults and youths including job training, classroom training, career counseling, placement, and follow-up.

The Rent-to-Work Program (RTW) provides rental assistance and support services to persons experiencing homelessness who are willing to maintain employment or increase income through employment. The participant must develop and follow an individualized employment and training plan to increase income. Services include: Short-term rental subsidy for 12-24 months, housing placement assistance, tansition to affordable housing (if available), job placement/job training, and intensive case management.

Lanakila Pacific empowers people with disabilities to build their independence through personal development, job training and employment services. It is widely known for the Lanakila Meals on Wheels program that provides meals to seniors islandwide.

Provides employment and training services for adults and youths including job training, classroom training, career counseling, placement, and follow-up.

(VWATS) The Vocational and Work Adjustment Training Services Program (VWATS) is designed to give individuals the opportunity to gain access to 1) opportunities in a variety of environments, 2) training with experts in the field of employment and 3) evaluations to meet the needs of individuals that are deemed Significantly Disabled and Most Significantly Disabled by Oahu’s Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. No-contact virtual training is also offered. The scope of this service is broad because it is organized to set a model to: Explore local and national job industry Utilize national evaluations to determine an employment profile to aid in gaining and maintaining employment Determine a good person environment fit for potential employment Develop resumes, cover letters and national assessments

ESH recognizes the value employment has in achieving acceptance and living independent and fulfilling lives. ESH Employment Services provides exceptional, individualized services that support community integration through competitive employment. In collaborating with the Job Seeker, ESH develops an Individual Plan which will identify employment goals, activities and objectives. To implement best practices and person -centered planning, ESH uses a "Discovery Process" and "Customized Employment" model. Discovery Process and Customized Employment are recognized by the US Department of Labor as best practices.

Provides employment and training services for adults and youths including job training, classroom training, career counseling, placement, and follow-up.