ABOUT Aloha Connects Innovation…
Now more than ever, Hawaii needs to address the major economic downturn, massive unemployment, and high rate of business failures resulting from the ongoing suffering created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of the State’s tourism economy. The Aloha Connects Innovation (ACI) is a new initiative led by the Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii (EDAH) to nurture and grow knowledge-based work opportunities in Hawaii and fuel our emerging industries and innovation sectors.
Originally envisioned by Omar Sultan of Sultan Ventures, the program is designed to help convert the loss of jobs due to COVID-19 into a potential new career opportunity for our residents.
ACI is designed to assist job seekers who have been displaced by the economic impacts of COVID-19
The ACI program provides:
- Financial support for individuals and businesses
- Full and part-time positions including medical coverage
- Paid training and employment opportunities for individuals
- Compensation for employing companies that create meaningful positions for employees
- Opportunity to up-skill and re-skill for a possible new career trajectory
- Connect with potential future employers in the emerging and innovation sectors
Looking for Host Companies…Who can be a Host Company?
ACI targets companies who come from non-tourism dependent, emerging industries engaged in, but not limited to:
– Aerospace
– Agri-Tech
– Aquaculture
– Clean Energy
– Creative Industries
– Healthcare
– Local Food Production and Manufacturing
– Manufacturing
– Natural Resource Management
– Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields
– Smart, Sustainable Communities
– Technology, Cyber Security
– Waste Reduction Services
What does a Host Company do?
During the program period beginning in September and extending to December 15, 2020, a host company:
- Participates in an orientation session
- Provides on-the-job training and work experience
- Supervises the daily performance of Participants
- Mentors Participants to contribute to the success of the company
- Approves timesheets and other reports as required
How does a Host Company benefit from participating in ACI?
A Host Company will receive
- A subsidized full-time or part-time Participant (or Participants) who can contribute to the success of your company, bringing you into the team of organizations helping to diversify and rebuild Hawaii’s state economy
- Guidance from the Program Team to design and monitor the internship and its goals
- Administrative help from Altres to make this a turnkey solution from start to end
- Compensation per month per Participant for your effort to create an enriching experience for the Participant
- Training and certification resources to help your Participant get up-to-speed quickly and add value to your company
Apply Now!
If you’re interested in being a Host Company, Click Here.
