Request for Partners

Partner With Us

Join Us in Building Maui’s Resilient Workforce Future

Imua Onipāʻa is inviting funders, businesses, educators, nonprofits, and community leaders to partner with us in creating sustainable, high-quality career pathways for Maui Nui. Our Request for Partnership (RFP) outlines opportunities to collaborate in shaping a resilient workforce, strengthening local families, and ensuring that Hawaiʻi’s economic future remains in local hands.

Why This Matters

Maui is at a pivotal moment. The need for skilled, future-ready workers is growing across technology, renewable energy, construction, health, project management, and more. Yet many local residents still face gaps in training, mentorship, and pathways to long-term employment.

By partnering with Imua Onipāʻa, you help bridge this gap — creating opportunities that uplift individuals, families, and entire communities.

How You Can Partner

Funding & Philanthropy

Foundations, charitable trusts, and donors supporting:

  • Workforce development

  • Digital inclusion

  • Education equity

  • Climate resilience

  • Economic recovery

Educational & Training Partners

Organizations that can support:

  • Credential-based training

  • Technical certifications

  • Mentorship

  • Wraparound services

Corporate & Industry Partners

Companies seeking to build or diversify their Hawaiʻi workforce pipeline in:

  • Tech & IT

  • Renewable energy

  • Construction

  • Professional services

  • Project management

Community Leaders & Advisors

Thought partners who bring:

  • Workforce expertise

  • Cultural grounding

  • Economic insight

  • Mentorship for participants

What We’re Building

Your partnership supports the development of Imua Onipāʻa’s Center of Excellence, a collaborative hub for:

  • Technical training

  • Workforce certifications

  • Mentorship

  • Community-based projects

  • Pathways to high-quality jobs

Together, we can move Hawaiʻi forward with steadfast purpose — imua onipāʻa.

Submit a Proposal

Proposals can be submitted directly via email:
📩 nick@imuaonipaa.org

There is no deadline; submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

You may also submit interest in the form provided: