Pioneering the Future of Career Opportunities

We’re empowering Hawaiʻi’s communities by building new pathways to thriving: through high-paying careers, hands-on training, and a commitment to keeping opportunity in local hands.


Our innovative programs don’t just prepare you for what’s next, they help shape it. Imua Onipaʻa empowers Hawaiʻi’s workforce with the tools, support, and vision to lead in a constantly evolving world.

Our Vision

We envision a Hawaiʻi where local families not only survive but thrive. A Hawai’i where parents and kupuna have time for cookouts in the backyards of homes they own, where career opportunities are abundant and pay reflects the true cost of living, and where our keiki see a future for themselves here, on the islands they were born and raised. 

Through strategic partnerships with forward-thinking employers and community-driven workforce programs, Imua ʻOnipaʻa aims to transform Hawaiʻi’s economy, creating a future where more resources stay in local hands, ohana experience less financial stress, and communities are uplifted through greater access to education, career mobility, and generational prosperity.

Our Mission

Imua ʻOnipaʻa is the premier leader providing services to sustainable, high-paying career pathways for local Hawaiʻi residents by connecting community-driven talent with industry-driven opportunities. With a focus in tech, innovation, agriculture and emerging industries, we partner with employers to align training, certifications, and career development with real workforce needs so that economic opportunity stays in the hands of kamaʻāina and strengthens Hawaiʻi’s future from within.

Donate to Support Our Mission

Join us in building a stronger, more resilient future for Maui Nui.

Your financial contribution helps us create sustainable, high-paying career pathways for Maui residents.

Start a Thriving Career

We begin with your current skills, experience, and education to chart a personalized pathway toward a high-paying, future-ready career. Our team helps you identify roles that align with your strengths and then creates a custom plan to upskill, certify, and connect you with employers who are actively hiring.

Do you already have experience in hospitality or customer service? That’s a strong foundation for a wide variety of roles. Let’s utilize what you know and open new doors.

With the right support and training, you can transition into roles such as:

  • Sales Engineer (Pre-Sales)

  • Customer Success Manager (Post-Sales)

  • Account Manager (Sales)

  • Management Consultant

  • Professional Services (Post-Sales)

  • Cyber Security Agent

  • Customer Service Agents and Managers

  • Product QA Positions

  • Application Specific Products such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, Intuit, Atlassian

Apply For Our First Cohort

Join our first cohort of student professionals for an intensive and collaborative learning and networking experience.

Featured Programs

New Skill

New Application

Cohort Workshop

Become A Mentor or Volunteer

Help guide the next generation of Maui professionals.

  • Be a guest speaker or panelist

  • Provide mentorship in your area of expertise

  • Volunteer at events or with participant support

  • If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact us

Discover Our Services

Career Counseling

Imagine your career potential with our innovative and advanced consultative approach. Creating your robust career strategy and plan built on your skills, abilities, education, and courses you take with us.

Career Pathing

Once you are started on your career path, you need to keep on top of new advances and job requirements. We will map out your career as we know now and then alter it as new advances appear.

Mentoring

We have the vision leading to new careers as they appear on the career landscape. Our team expertly combines diverse expertise and future-proof solutions in partnership with employers to define your career success.

Our Projects

Learn more about our Innovation Lab.

Book An Appointment

Step into the future of career success with our consulting services that redefine the industry norms. Book your appointment today and embark on a journey towards unparalleled growth and innovation.