Employer Services

Find & Hire Qualified Workers

Hawaiʻi Workforce identifies high-potential candidates for your business for free from our daily interactions with job seekers, from featuring job posts on Hawaiʻi Workforce and on HireNet, and by hosting free hiring events that your business can join.

Contact the American Job Center Hawaiʻi today to learn more about how we can help you find workers with the skills you need, provide information on tax credits, and offer support for your business. 

Your Free Recruiter

Featured Job Posts

  • Quickly and easily post your vacancies to reach job seekers in our community and across the state, featured on Hawai’i Workforce and also on HireNet.

  • Search Candidate Resumes and profiles to find potential hires.

  • Receive Direct Referrals from HireNet's virtual recruiter to ensure you get the best match for your positions.

  • Access Industry Data and labor market information.

  • Cost: All HireNet services are available at no cost.

Hiring Events

  • Hawai’i Workforce hosts free hiring events that your business can join at no cost.

  • Meet multiple candidates

  • Optional to interview and hire right at the event.

Candidate Referrals

  • Hawai’i Workforce identifies high-potential candidates for your business from our daily interactions with job seekers.

  • Candidates are referred to you at no cost.

On-the-Job Training (OJT Contract for Trainees)

Need to hire for a role but the perfect candidate requires specialized skills? An OJT contract can help you afford to train the right person.

  • Financial Incentive: The OJT program (operated through Goodwill Industries of Hawaii) pays up to 50% of the trainee’s wages during the specified training period.

  • The Agreement: You, the employer, agree to hire the individual permanently if they successfully complete the training.

  • The Benefit: Allows you to hire workers with less prior experience and train them to meet your specific business needs.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

WOTC provides significant federal tax credit incentives for hiring individuals from target groups identified by the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • The Goal: Provides an opportunity for individuals facing employment barriers to find meaningful careers in Hawaii.

  • The Benefit: Reduces your federal tax liability when you hire from specific groups, like qualified veterans, long-term unemployed, or certain welfare recipients.

Federal Bonding Program

If you're considering hiring an "at-risk" job seeker, the Federal Bonding Program offers peace of mind.

  • The Service: Provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage for the first six months of employment at no cost to the employer.

  • The Benefit: This insurance protects the employer against potential loss due to employee theft, allowing you to confidently hire individuals who have difficulty securing jobs due to their past history (e.g., justice-involved individuals, recovering addicts, etc.).

On-boarding

Off-boarding

Rapid Response Team

In the event of a business downturn, layoff, or closure, the Rapid Response Team can help you and your employees navigate the transition.

The Service: We provide information and support to help your business and your employees:

  • Access assistance programs.

  • Manage impacts.

  • Plan for the future.