Rooted in Community, Growing in Strength: Maui’s Ultimate Resource Fair
The Rooted & Resilient Resource Fair, taking place on Wednesday, August 21st, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Paina Building at UHMC. (Across from the MACC parking lot). It’s an unparalleled event dedicated to empowering the residents of Maui. This unique fair is designed to be a comprehensive hub of support, connecting attendees with essential services that cater to a wide range of needs. From financial services and healthcare to social services and education, the fair covers every aspect of community assistance. Attendees will find clear guidance through strategically placed table stands that specify the services offered at each station. Whether you are seeking job assistance, retirement planning, childcare solutions, or Native Hawaiian resources, the Rooted & Resilient Resource Fair has something for everyone. This event is more than just a fair; it is a vital part of Maui’s rebuilding story, helping residents take confident steps toward a brighter, more resilient future.
The fair also features specialized resources for dislocated workers, young adults, adult education, and trade and transportation services, ensuring that every member of the community can find the support they need. With a strong focus on inclusion and empowerment, the Rooted & Resilient Resource Fair aims to offer a sense of community and collaboration. It provides a unique opportunity for Maui residents to connect with service providers, gain valuable information, and access tools that can help them rebuild and thrive. Join us at this transformative event and be a part of Maui’s journey towards recovery and growth.
Webinars
There are four informative webinars coming up that have been specifically designed to move Maui residents from surviving to thriving. Whether it’s on-the-job training, how to manage your money or signing up for financial services, there is something for everyone. Read the webinar descriptions here.
REBUILDING MAUI – TRADES: 9 a.m.Register Now
EMPOWER MAUI: WORKFORCE TRAINING: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Register Now
“MONEY MATTERS” Financial Literacy for Adults: 9 a.m.–10 a.m.Register Now
FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
self-sufficiency.
*The Resource Fair will open 1/2 hour early to cater to our Veterans and their Spouses at 2:30 pm.
Participating Resources:
| Goodwill Hawaii: Social Services/education and training for young and dislocated workers. |
| Mckinley School for Adults: Adult school offering education and training for anyone seeking job help. |
| Maui Job Corps: Adult school education and training for young people ages 16-25. |
| Hooapili Teacher Pathway UHMC – Allows returning students at UHMC to find another career pathway into teaching |
| DLIR: For dislocated workers who need job training and employment assistance. |
| MEO: Financial service for those seeking help with childcare, job assistance, transportation, and help for Veterans. |
| Computer Technical Education: Financial services and job help for dislocated workers and young adults. |
| Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Helps individuals with disabilities ages 14 and above to prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive employment in integrated work settings. |
| University of Hawaii Maui College: Education and training for youth and adults through degree, licensing, and certificate programs. |
| Workforce for Water – Certificate Training |
| Child & Family Services: Childcare training, placement assistance |
| PATCH: Financial services assist those looking for a path to their own childcare business. |
| Hawaiian Community Assets Housing |
| Maui Family Support Services: Education, training, and childcare assistance. |
| Kupu Hawaii: Connects youth and young adults with opportunities to discover their potential and create a better future for their community, their environment, and themselves. |
| Project Vision: Mobile health screening programs in Hawai`i that provide statewide services in communities with significant access-to-care challenges related to income, lack of insurance, geographical location, or cultural conflict. |
| Veteran Affairs: Health care, social services, and job assistance for Veterans and their spouses. |
| Maui AJC: Wrap around services for everyone needing financial, education, and job assistance. |
| Electricians: From apprentice to journeyman on-the-job training and education |
| Plumbing: From apprentice to journeyman on-the-job training and education |
| Carpenters: From apprentice to journeyman on-the-job training and education |
| Roofers: From apprentice to journeyman on-the-job training and education |
| Painters/Flooring/Drywall: From apprentice to journeyman on-the-job training and education |
