Hernaniʻs WNH Story
Hernani is a deaf individual who describes himself as friendly, funny, and caring once people get to know him. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies after work. He also participates in a lot of basketball and volleyball activities and enjoys staying active. This same high energy and positive attitude reflect well in his work ethic. […]
Ken’s WNH Story
Ken is another hard worker that can usually be found around the Work Now Hawaii office. He often helps with custodial duties, such as mopping the restrooms, vacuuming the floors, pulling weeds, and occasionally checking the mail. Ken is also able to utilize his love for cooking and the kitchen to assist with handling the […]
Imelda’s Legacy: A Lifetime of Dedication and Independence at 72
Imelda’s journey is a masterclass in work ethic and resilience. After moving to Hawaii from the Philippines in 2000, she began her professional path through a referral from the Hawaii School for the Blind. A 24-Year Foundation of Excellence Her career in Hawaii began with Network Enterprise, where she spent nine years performing specialized medical […]
Christopher’s Journey: Finding Stability and Growth
Image of Christopher standing in his Work Now Hawaii T-shirt. Originally from Georgia, Christopher moved to Hawaii when he was 10 years old. In his free time, he enjoys relaxing, watching movies, and gaming. While he enjoyed his downtime, his professional life was a different story—he was stuck in the “unpredictable” cycle of temporary work […]
Luke’s Path to Independence: From Learning the Ropes to Serving in Kalihi
Luke’s professional journey is a testament to what happens when hard work meets the right support system. His story began through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Vocational Wellness and Training Support (VWATS) program. This foundation allowed him to transition into Work-Based Learning, where he first began custodial work at Hale Mohalu. The […]
All in The Ishiki Family!
Here at Work Now Hawaii (WNH), we take pride in having a special family employed with us: The Ishikis! They wear their heart on their sleeves in whatever they do at WNH. The Ishikis are composed of Cheryl, with her twin sons, Kurt and Seth. Collectively, this family joined our team in 2019 and consistently […]
Kristine’s Work Now Hawaii Story
When Kristine approached us at Work Now Hawaii with a simple referral from her VR counselor, she didn’t know what to expect in the world of work. Kristine had just graduated from Leeward Community College getting her associate’s degree in Computer Science. However, her main hurdle was that she came with no prior work experience […]
Isaiah Kapoi’s Work Now Hawaii Story
Isaiah Kapoi is moving on to bigger and brighter things, away from our organization, Work Now Hawaii (WNH)! This marks yet another success story that WNH has been proudly involved in. Isaiah was born and raised on the west side of Oahu, growing up in Ewa Beach. For his hobbies, he often writes poetry, […]
A Veteran’s Journey to Stability and Strength
As a Hawaiian veteran with a deep love for home and his two dogs, Eddie NaHinu hoped to rebuild his life with steady work and a stable routine. But like many disabled veterans transitioning back into the civilian workforce, he faced challenges that made it difficult to secure and maintain employment. His living situation […]