HandUP! Grant Program Scholarships
Empowering Your Future

HandUP!® Program:
Your Path to Opportunity

Your goals. Our support.
HandUP! helps you move forward — with scholarships for career certifications, work gear, and transportation to open doors and create new opportunities.
Your future starts now. Let’s go!

Why Join HandUP?

Skill-Building Certifications

Gain professional and life skills that set you up for lasting success.  

Personalized 1-on-1 Support

Our team will guide you through enrollment, certifications, resources, and job connections every step of the way.

Tools to Get You Started

From bus passes to work uniforms, we make sure you have what you need to show up ready and make your next move.  

Meaningful Connections

We work with trusted employers and community organizations committed to helping you thrive.  

Want Free Uniforms, Bus Passes & Career Certifications?

Are you looking to grow in your job, boost your skills, or make work life a little easier? If live on Oahu, you may qualify for a no-cost support package through a special workforce grant.

AlohaHP’s HandUP! Program provides FREE work clothes, bus passes, plus work skill and financial literacy certifications — at NO COST to you. We’re dedicated to helping you access the resources you need to succeed in your career.

Would you like help with things like…

• Getting free work clothing or gear?
  We’ve got you covered — black pants, long-sleeve button-down shirts, server neckties, nonslip shoes, high-vis shirts, hard hats, and more.
• Free transportation to work?
  You’ll get a Holo card with a full month of bus and rail access — an $80 value.
• Earning a professional certificate that can help you stand out and earn more?
  The AlohaHP Service Excellence Certificate is a 10-hour online course created with Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. It teaches real-world customer service, communication, and leadership skills — helping you show up strong, shine on the job, and potentially command a higher wage.
• Getting smarter with your money?
  Earn a Financial Literacy Certification through an 8-hour, locally taught course (in person or via Zoom) packed with real-world tools for budgeting, managing credit, paying off debt, and planning for your future. You’ll also get a financial toolkit and a certificate to show for it.

If you identify as Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Filipino and live on Oahu, you may be eligible.

There’s no cost to apply — and no catch. Just support to help you succeed.

Ready to Get Started?
Scholarships are limited — apply today and take the first step toward a brighter future!
CALL  (808) 824-5058

Partner With Us — and Help Open Doors for Others

Are you a case manager, nonprofit leader, social worker, career counselor, workforce agency, or community-based organization serving Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Filipino individuals on Oahu? If so — we’d love to partner with you.

At AlohaHP, we believe that collaboration is key to uplifting our communities. Through our HandUP! Program, we offer free work clothing, bus passes, job training, and certifications to help eligible individuals prepare for employment and build a stronger future.

We work with local partners to connect motivated participants with the support they need — and we’d love to explore how we can work with you.

Together, we can create real pathways to employment, financial stability, and long-term success.

Let’s connect and make it happen.

Call us at (808) 824-5058 to learn more about partnership opportunities.

About the HandUP! Program

Funded by a workforce development grant from Good Jobs Oahu,* the HandUP! Program is led by AlohaHP to help individuals take the next step toward meaningful employment. We are dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino community members as they build skills, overcome barriers, and move toward a stronger future.

Through personalized guidance, practical resources, and connections with trusted employers, HandUP! provides the tools and encouragement needed to move forward with confidence. Whether you’re starting a new career, returning to the workforce, or strengthening your skills, we’re here to walk alongside you and help you reach your goals.

*This project is a partnership with Good Jobs Oahu and is supported by federal award number(s) SLFRP8797, SLFRP9987, SLFRP2643, and/or SLFRP2789, awarded to the City and County of Honolulu by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Meet Your HandUP! Team