The Challenge

Hawai‘i faces a critical technology workforce shortage. As demand grows in fields like cybersecurity, software engineering, and data analytics, much of this work is outsourced due to the limited local talent pool. Many Hawai‘i-born professionals working in tech hubs on the mainland express a deep desire to return home but struggle to find opportunities that align with their skills and career aspirations.

Our Solution

Hawai‘i Technology Pathways is a program designed to connect skilled kamaʻāina professionals with meaningful career opportunities back home. By building strong employer partnerships, engaging in proactive recruitment, and collaborating with local organizations, the program works to bridge the tech talent gap, reduce outsourcing, and foster a sustainable, innovative workforce rooted in the spirit of community and aloha.

Program Objectives

  • Centralized Outreach: A focused initiative to bring former Hawai‘i residents back to the islands to fill essential tech roles.

  • Addressing the Talent Gap: Tackling the growing shortage of skilled professionals on-island, which is crucial for Hawai‘i’s economic diversification and innovation.

  • Building Strong Connections: Strengthening the relationship between employers and Hawai‘i-connected talent.

Our Initiatives

  • Proactive Outreach: Engaging kamaʻāina through LinkedIn, job boards, alumni associations, and tech industry events like Pacific Tech and Aloha Meetups.

  • Academic Partnerships: Collaborating with universities on the mainland that have strong Hawai‘i student populations, fostering career connections.

  • Recruitment Database: Creating a live database of Hawai‘i-connected tech professionals, categorized by skills and career goals, to ensure targeted recruitment.

  • Employer/Partner Engagement
    We are building a network of employers offering competitive roles across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, government, and nonprofits. Hawai‘i Technology Pathways collaborates with local organizations to host job fairs, virtual events, and talent roundtables, connecting businesses with top-tier talent to create high-performing teams. Our staffing solutions include contract, recruitment, and outsourced services, with a focus on employers offering competitive compensation, growth opportunities, mentorship, and inclusive company cultures.