Workforce development, trades training, regenerative agriculture, and Hawaiian cultural education — building real pathways to employment for our people.
Since the 1970s, Friends of Waimanalo has been a catalyst for positive change. Reactivated in 2019 — workforce development, trades training, and cultural education for Native Hawaiian communities.
We take on the biggest challenges because when our people face adversity, they need someone to lift them up and guide them forward.
OSHA, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, CDL. Union partnerships for direct job placement.
Film & TV production, live-streaming, animation. Hawaiʻi-made stories by Hawaiʻi-made technicians.
Waʻa canoe building, lashing, traditional craft, cultural protocols, ʻāina-based education.
Regenerative farming, industrial hemp, aquaculture. 400 acres at Whitmore Village.
Youth athletics, kūpuna shuttle, ADA home mods, job referrals, community events.
7 safety certs for industrial sites — OSHA, CDL, CERT, First Aid, Hazmat. 120+ students in 6 months.
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Our Passport Training Program provides essential certifications for construction, film, agriculture, and emergency response.
We deliver certified training directly to your job site, organization, or community.
OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Hazmat, vertical lift certs delivered on-site.
Regenerative farming, equipment operation, soil health certification.
Hawaiian cultural education, Waʻa building, ʻāina-based team workshops.
As a 501(c)(3) serving Native Hawaiian communities, FOW is actively building capacity for federal contracting — creating a pipeline where contract revenue flows back into workforce training.
Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course. All proceeds support workforce training.
Register →Every dollar funds trades training, agricultural education, and cultural programs for our community.