HINET
HINET Program: Workforce Education and Training Support
Welcome to the HINET Ho‘ola Ike (gift of knowledge) program.
University of Hawai'i Community Colleges, in partnership with the State of Hawai'i Department of Human Services, has created a new program to deliver assistance and support for college and workforce training.
The SNAP Employment and Training program is a state and federally funded program that is designed to help remove barriers and provide students with access to education and skills training opportunities so they can earn a living wage and achieve financial independence.
Are You Eligible?
Program eligibility criteria to qualify for the HINET program:
- Currently receiving or eligible to receive SNAP through Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
- Enrolled in a vocational, professional technical non-transfer degree or certificate program
- Enrolled at a University of Hawai'i Community College at a minimum of 6 credit hours (part-time) or in an approved noncredit workforce training program or 3 credit hours in a basic education course
- Not receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Create Your Future: Areas of Study
KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Credit Programs | Non-Credit Employment Training
LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Credit Programs | Non-Credit Employment Training
WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Credit Programs | Non-Credit Employment Training
Services
Students can save over $5,350 a year if enrolled for both fall and spring semesters.
Student savings each semester: $2,675
SNAP Food Assistance (avg. $375/month): $1,875
Reimbursement for books and supplies (uniforms, tools, etc.): $300
Reimbursement for bus pass or gas (up to $100/month): $500
Students who qualify for the HINET program may be eligible to receive the following services:
HINET In the News
Student Spotlight: Leeward CC students persevere and triumph with HINET support
A former prison inmate, a single mother of two, a former foster child, these are current and former Leeward Community College students who have persevered and triumphed with the help of a training program that provides access to thousands of dollars in support for food, transportation, books and other expenses.
Legislature funds HINET, helps hungry UH Community College students
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature approved $455,000 for each of the next two fiscal years for a life-changing workforce education and training program called HINET, which stands for Hawaiʻi Nutrition Employment and Training.
High-impact HINET helps hungry students succeed
More than 200 University of Hawaiʻi Community College students at four campuses are receiving assistance that can total more than $4,700 a year for food, transportation, books and other expenses through a workforce education and training program called HINET, which stands for Hawaiʻi Nutrition Employment and Training.
HINET training program helps hungry students to succeed
HONOLULU (KHON2) –
University of Hawaii community college students who need financial help can apply for a training program called HINET, which stands for Hawaii Nutrition Employment and Training.
Justin Toombs
HINET Program Coordinator
Kapi‘olani CC
4303 Diamond Head Road
Kikaha o Lae‘ahi,
Iliahi 231
Honolulu, HI 96816
Tel (808) 734-9341
hinetkap@hawaii.edu
JoAnn Cagasan-Raley
HINET Program Coordinator
Leeward CC Student Services
96-045 Ala Ike,
Rm. D 104
Pearl City, HI 96782
Tel (808) 455-0563
hinet2@hawaii.edu
Rob Yamashita
HINET Program Coordinator
Windward CC45-720 Kea'ahala Road
Hale Kako'o Rm. 103 Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744
Tel (808 235-7386
hinet@hawaii.edu