The short answer
In Hawaii, you apply for WIOA through American Job Centers Hawaii, the state's American Job Centers. The program is run by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. WIOA can only pay for programs on the Hawaii eligible training provider list, and your local center decides what it funds.
Who runs WIOA in Hawaii
In Hawaii, WIOA is administered by the Workforce Development Division at the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and delivered through American Job Centers on each island. The Hawaii Workforce Development Council publishes the eligible training provider list.
Hawaii WIOA links
- Find a job centerCareerOneStop job center finder for Hawaii
- Approved training list (ETPL)Hawaii Eligible Training Provider List (Workforce Development Council)
- State agencyHawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division
- HireNet Hawaii (job search and training providers)
- Hawaii Workforce Development Council
- CareerOneStop WIOA training finder for Hawaii
What is specific to Hawaii
- The Workforce Development Council posts the main training provider list plus separate registered apprenticeship and work readiness lists. Only providers and programs on the list can receive WIOA training funds.
- Since July 2020, the list has also been built into HireNet Hawaii, the state job system, so career counselors can see approved courses statewide.
- Local boards on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui County and Kauai review training providers for their counties, so program choices differ by island.
How to apply for WIOA in Hawaii
Find your local center
Find the American Job Center on your island, register in HireNet Hawaii, and ask for a WIOA training appointment.
Register and get assessed
You register, often in HireNet Hawaii, then meet a career planner for an assessment of your skills, goals and situation.
Prove eligibility
Bring ID, proof you can work in the U.S., and proof of income, public assistance or layoff. Men in the required age group need Selective Service registration.
Pick an approved program
Choose a program on the Hawaii eligible training provider list that leads to a job in demand in your area.
Start training
If you are approved and funds are available, the center sets up payment to the school, often through an Individual Training Account.
Training WIOA can pay for in Hawaii
WIOA pays for programs on the Hawaii list that lead to jobs in demand where you live. These are the training types people ask about most; each guide explains the rules.
Free to ask, no obligation
Get matched with approved training near you
Tell us what you want to train for in Hawaii. We pass your request to training providers near you, who may contact you about their programs. Before you enroll anywhere, check that the program is on your state's approved list and talk to your local job center about WIOA funding.
Thanks, your request is in.
Training providers near you may contact you by email, or by phone if you gave one.
While you wait, the step that unlocks WIOA funding is a visit to your local American Job Center: find your job center, or check which programs you may fit.
Nearby states
Live near a state line, or moving? WIOA usually runs through the job center where you live, but these guides cover the neighbors of Hawaii.
First time hearing of WIOA? Read what WIOA is, check who qualifies, and see what it pays for.
Common questions
Where is the Hawaii WIOA training provider list?
The Hawaii Workforce Development Council posts it on its Eligible Training Provider List page, and approved courses are also in HireNet Hawaii.
Is WIOA different on each Hawaiian island?
The rules are statewide, but local workforce boards review providers and set priorities for their counties, so the programs available can differ between islands.
How much will WIOA pay for training in Hawaii?
It depends on your local workforce board. Federal rules let state and local boards cap the amount and length of training accounts, so the limit can differ within Hawaii. Your career planner can tell you the local cap.
Can I apply for WIOA in Hawaii through a school or this site?
No. Schools can tell you whether a program is approved, and our form can connect you with training providers, but only American Job Centers Hawaii can enroll you in WIOA and approve funding.
Last reviewed October 13, 2026. WIOA details are set by states and local workforce boards and can change; confirm with your local American Job Center before you enroll anywhere.