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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.

However, the students say the real difference made by the HINETHoʻola Ike (gift of knowledge) program for college and workforce training was the emotional support and belief it instilled that they could succeed. Here are their inspiring stories of educational transformation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Create your future

Are you looking for a new career, job training or financial security?
Do you want to improve your math and English skills to get a better job or earn a living wage?
The following courses, degrees and certificates are currently available to you at:

HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs

Non-Credit Employment Training

HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

KAUAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

MAUI COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Credit Programs
Non-Credit Employment Training

EXPLORE HAWAII'S CAREERS & TRAINING

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Services

Students can save over $5,350 a year if enrolled for both fall and spring semesters.
students can save over $5,350 a year
SNAP food assistance $1,875 and Reimbursements for books and supplies $300 and Reimbursements for bus pass, gas or Internet $500
Students who qualify for the HINET program may be eligible to receive the following services:
Tuition Assistance
Food Assistance
Avg. $315/mos
Workforce Training
Service Learning
Broadband Service
Academic Coaching
Transportation:
Bus Pass/Gas Money
Emergency Costs
Employment Advising
Books & Fees
Uniforms
Resume Writing
Supplemental Instruction

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)

Apply for SNAP

HINET Directory

Meet your HINET Team at University of Hawai'i Community College.
University of Hawai'i CC
University of Hawai'i CC

HINET System Program Manager

University of Hawaii CC
879 N. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Tel (808) 842-2581 hinetsys@hawaii.edu

    University of Hawai'i CC
    University of Hawai'i CC

    HINET System Support Specialist

    University of Hawaii CC 879 N. King St.
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    Tel (808) 842-2581 hinetsys@hawaii.edu

      Hawai'i CC
      Hawai'i CC

      Craig Mitchell

      HINET Program Coordinator

      Hawaii CC 1175 Manono St. Bldg. 379A, Rm. 4
      Hilo, HI 96720
      Tel (808) 934-2689 myhinet@hawaii.edu

        Honolulu CC
        Honolulu CC

        HINET Program Coordinator

        Honolulu CC
        879 N. King St.
        Honolulu, HI 96817
        Tel (808) 842-2580 hinethon@hawaii.edu

          Kapi‘olani CC
          Kapi‘olani CC

          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

            Leeward CC
            Leeward CC

            JoAnn Cagasan

            HINET Program Coordinator

            Leeward CC Student Services
            96-045 Ala Ike,
            Rm. D 104
            Pearl City, HI 96782
            Tel (808) 455-0563
            Fax (808) 454-4744 hinet2@hawaii.edu

              Kauai CC
              Kauai CC

              Bernadine Souza

              HINET Program Coordinator

              University of Hawaii CC
              879 N. King St.
              Honolulu, HI 96817
              Tel (808) 842-2580 hinetsys@hawaii.edu

                UH Maui College
                UH Maui College

                Megan Medeiros

                HINET Program Coordinator

                University of Hawaii CC
                879 N. King St.
                Honolulu, HI 96817
                Tel (808) 842-2580 hinetsys@hawaii.edu

                  Windward CC
                  Windward CC

                  Rob Yamashita

                  HINET Program Coordinator

                  Windward CC
                  45-720 Kea'ahala Road
                  Hale Kako'o Rm. 103 Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744
                  Tel (808 235-7386
                  Fax (808) 235-7434 hinet@hawaii.edu

                      Contact Us

                      Please fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

                      Office
                      UHCC HINET System Office 879 N. King St. - 2nd Floor
                      Honolulu, HI 96817
                      Contact
                      E-mail: hinetsys@hawaii.edu Phone: (808) 842-2581 or (808) 842-2580