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)

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

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