CNHA to host resource fair providing financial assistance, career opportunities

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is hosting a Resource Fair designed to provide financial assistance and career opportunities to Native Hawaiians.

The resource fair is on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s located on the third floor at the Hawaii Convention Center.

CNHA said the event will feature an overview of a variety of its programs that provide financial aid, job training, entrepreneurship opportunities and more, along with one-on-one assistance from CNHA staff.

In addition to one-on-one assistance for its mortgage and rent relief programs, the CNHA Resource Fair will feature a 30-45 minute presentation on a variety of programs and initiatives beginning at 10 a.m., including:

• Oahu Homeowners Assistance Fund: Mortgage and utility relief for Honolulu residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Rent Relief and Utilities Assistance: For Native Hawaiians who have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Hawaiian Trades Academy: Provides workforce development for economically and socially disadvantaged communities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, CDL, fire department, police, solar installation, and more;
• And KuHana Business Program: Business development class held in a cohort format for Hawaii small businesses.

Pre-registration is not required to attend and parking is free.

For more information on CNHA’s Resource Fair or to schedule an appointment one-on-one time with CNHA advisor, click here.

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