WorkWise! brings together resources and programs from a variety of federal and local sources. There is no “wrong-door” at WorkWise!. No matter where you enter the system, you can find out about all the programs for which you may be eligible. To find out what WorkWise! can do for you, contact our One-Stop Job Center in Lihu‘e or meet our partners below:

Alu Like Inc.
Alu Like serves Hawaiian/part-Hawaiian, American Indian or Alaskan Natives who are 14+ years, low income, unemployed, underemployed or otherwise economically disadvantaged.
3100 Kuhio Highway, Suite C-6
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 245-8545

Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities provides a variety of programs and services including Kaua‘i community housing and assistance, emergency food, individual counseling, victims services as well as employment services for Pacific Islander immigrants.
3-3178 Kuhio Highway
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 245-7004

Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services offers public assistance for eligible individuals such as welfare, food stamps, day care assistance, and First-to-Work programs to prepare job seekers for employment.
Kaua‘i Section Administration (Main Office)
4473 Pahe‘e Street, Suite G
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-3667
Email: dlir.state.hi.us

BESSD/Central Income Maintenance Unit
Wailua to Koloa
3060 Eiwa Street, Room 103
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3375
Email:

BESSD/East Income Maintenance Unit
Wailua to Haena
4-1579 Kuhio Highway, Room 101
Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, HI 96746
Phone: (808) 822-3041
Email:

BESSD/West Income Maintenance Unit
Lawai to Mana and Ni‘ihau
1-3491 Kaumuali‘i Highway
Hanapepe, Kaua‘i, HI 96705
Phone: (808) 335-2103
Email:

Kauai Community College
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 245-8311

Kaua‘i Community School for Adults (KCSA)
KCSA provides programs focusing on adult education, family literacy, high school diploma, English as a second language, citizenship/naturalization, parent community networking and general interest classes.
3607 A Lala Road, P12
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3390
Fax: (808) 274-3393

Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, Inc. (KEO)
KEO provides community programs such as Meals on Wheels for the elderly, Homeless Care-a-Van, Early Learning Centers for children, Mediation Program and employment core services for low-income individuals and immigrants.
2804 Wehe Road
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 245 4077
Email:

Vocational Rehabilitation & Services to the Blind (VR)
Vocational Rehabilitation assists eligible individuals with any type of disability in preparing for, securing, retaining and regaining employment.
3060 Eiwa Street, Room 304
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3333

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
SCSEP is a federally subsidized project for low income Kaua‘i residents 55 years and older, providing useful temporary part-time community service assignments while promoting their transition to unsubsidized employment.
County of Kaua‘i, Agency of Elderly Affairs
4444 Rice Street, Suite 105
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-6434
Email:

Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary payments to qualified workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own.
3100 Kuhio Highway, #C-12
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3043

Workforce Development Division (WDD)
In addition to a broad range of services for job seekers and employers, Workforce Development Division provides programs for economically disadvantaged adults, underemployed and dislocated workers, Asian or Pacific Island immigrants authorized to work in the United States, veterans, and TANF recipients reentering the workforce.
3100 Kuhio Highway, Suite C-9
Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 274-3056

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