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Mentor Hawaii Program

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII

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Funding Amount

$300 - $325

Deadline

January 23, 2027

291 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mentor Hawaii Program

Funder: Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Young Professionals, sponsored by American Savings Bank

Program Type: Six-month mentorship program

Target Participants: Young professionals ages 21-39

Geographic Scope: Statewide Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, and other islands)

Description: Mentor Hawaii connects young professionals with experienced mentors in their field for professional growth, networking opportunities, and leadership development. Mentors represent diverse industries including finance, hospitality, education, technology, nonprofit, health, and construction.

Program History:

  • Launched in 2017 with 4 mentors and 8 mentees

  • Cohort 10 (2025-2026) features a record 44 mentors, including 10 who have participated for 5+ years

  • Over 150 mentees have graduated

  • Many graduates have achieved recognition including Pacific Business News' 40 Under 40 and Hawaii Business Magazine's 20 For the Next 20

    • Key Benefits:

  • One-on-one mentorship matching based on career interests

  • Professional growth and career acceleration

  • Networking with established leaders across industries

  • Leadership development

  • Recurring mentoring sessions with personalized guidance

    • Contact: info@cochawaii.org or (808) 545-4300

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility: Young professionals ages 21-39; priority given to first-time participants

    Pricing:

  • Early-bird rate: $300 (available through January 16)

  • Regular rate: $325

    • Key Deadlines:

  • Early-bird deadline: January 16

  • Final application deadline: January 23

    • Application Method: Online application portal

    Required Materials:

  • Application form

  • Career interests and goals information for mentor matching

    • Process:
    1. Complete online application
    2. Screening and approval by program coordinators
    3. Mentor-mentee matching based on career interests
    4. Six-month mentorship period with monthly one-on-one meetings
    5. Completion certificate upon program conclusion

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    Fields of Work

    mentoringyouth-leadershipprofessional-development

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