Aʻo Workforce Training Application - Cohort 'Elima
  • Aʻo: Passport to a Brighter Future Application Form for Cohort ʻElima

    A Trade Skills Training and Certification Program for Native Hawaiian Adults
  • APPLICATION DUE: July 3, 2026

  • Mahalo for your interest in the Aʻo Trade Skills program for Native Hawaiian adults.

    Participants will be certified for:
    Forklift Operation • Scissors Operation • Gradall Operation • Scaffold Building • OSHA 10 • Fall Arrest (Enclosed Space) • First Responders Course • Confined Space Awareness Level Training • Fall Protection Awareness Training • Fire Extinguisher Training • Heat Illness Awareness Training • Job Hazard Analysis Training • Lock-Out Tag-Out Awareness Training • PIT Class 7 - Tele-handler Operator

    Disclaimer:
    Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to enroll in the Passport courses. To enroll in the CDL training class, participants must be at least 21 years old and have successfully completed the Passport courses. Schedule is subject to change.


    The program at Laʻiʻōpua 2020 begins July 25, 2026 and will be held over three weekends:

    All-day sessions beginning at 8:00 a.m. 
    Saturday, July 25
    8am - 5pm
    OSHA 10 & Fall Protection
    Sunday, July 26
    8am - 5pm
    OSHA 10 Fire Prevention, Fire Extinguishers, Enclosed Space, Lock-Out & Tag-Out, Job Hazard Analysis, Heat Illness Awareness, Scaffolding
    Saturday, August 15
    8am - 5pm
    & Sunday, August 16
    8am - 5pm
    Forklift, Scissors Lift, Aerial Boom, Telehandler
    Saturday, August 29
    8am - 5pm
    CPR, First Aid, AED, Soft Skills

    Disclaimer: Minimum requirement for enrollment: 18 years of age and valid driver's license. Upon successful completion of the Passport courses and meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years, you will be eligible for the opportunity to enroll in the CDL training class. Schedule is subject to change.

  • Date of Birth*
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  • Overall, how connected do you feel to Laʻiʻōpua 2020?*
  • What community needs should Laʻiʻōpua 2020 prioritize in the future? (Check all that apply)*
  • Which programs, opportunities, or resources would you like Laʻiʻōpua 2020 to offer or expand? (Check all that apply)*
  • Are you able to commit to weekend training sessions (8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)?*
  • Are you currently employed?*
  • Required Demographic Information

    The A`o Program is funded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). The following information is required for reporting purposes, along with proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
  • Are you of Native Hawaiian ancestry?*
  • Are you 18 years or older?*
  • Are you a "native" Hawaiian as defined by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (at least 50% Hawaiian ancestry)?*
  • Do you reside in the Villages of Laʻi ʻŌpua?*
  • Do you reside on Hawaiian Home Lands (if not in Laʻi ʻŌpua)?*
  • Are you a lessee of Hawaiian Home Lands?*
  • Are you currently on the DHHL waitlist?*
  • Are you a successor of a DHHL lease?*
  • Physical / Safety Readiness and Employment Information

  • Are you able to lift 40 pounds?*
  • Are you afraid of heights above 10 feet?*
  • Do you have any prior experience or exposure to operating machinery, working at heights, or similar tasks?*
  • Do you have any previous experience in construction, driving, or related trades?*
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