Hawai‘i needs many skilled employees to fill trade and specialty positions around the island. Some programs take very little time to finish, while others may have you learning continuously while on the job. The table below will link you to job opportunities where you can learn and earn!
The Trade Matrix
| Field | Employer | Link | Island Availability |
| Law Enforcement | Honolulu Police Department has a Police Services Officer position, whose salary starts at $60,000/year. There is no age requirement, and is meant to be an entry point to becoming a law enforcement officer. “The PSO program provides an apprenticeship framework designed to provide training and practical work experience in a variety of different law enforcement assignments that assist in preparing participants for potential appointment to regular Metropolitan Police Recruit positions.” | Click to Go | O‘ahu (Honolulu PD) |
| Hawaiian Trades Academy | Accelerator classes take place over an 8-14-week span. Participants learn and develop trade skills, gain mentoring, and leave the program with numerous certifications, like CDL licenses, OSHA-10 certification, respiratory and/or First Aid training. All programs include financial empowerment and Hawaiʻi culture education, and job placement assistance. You must be 18 to apply. | Click to Go | Varies |