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Why Lift HI?
Free Training +
Income Replacement
Receive $1,500 every 5 weeks so you can reduce work hours without falling behind financially.
Fast Path to
Employment
Train full-time for 5 weeks and be certified and working in about 3 months—often earning $6–$8/hour above minimum wage.
More Than a
Certification
Build the life and professional skills needed to keep your job and grow your healthcare career.
Strong
Employer Connections
Since July 2025, 90%+ of students receive job offers before graduating.
High Completion
Rates
Over 95% of students who start the program finish.
Why Healthcare?
Healthcare is a powerful pathway for working families to stay—and thrive—here in HawaiÊ»i.
01
High Demand
Jobs available statewide
02
Fast Entry
Training in weeks - not years
03
Career Ladder
From CNA > LPN > RN
04
Stable Income
Careers that provide a living wage
05
Paid Advancement
Earn while you learn
Why Start as a Certified Nurse Aide? (CNA)
1
You have the power to make patients/residents feel safe, physically cared for and emotionally supported in their most vulnerable times.
2
You can work in a wide range of care settings - from hospitals to rehab to long-term care to hospice to home health and beyond.
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You can work anywhere across our islands.
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Depending on where you are in your life, you have options for work – day, evening and overnight shifts and full-time, part-time, on call positions.
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Being a CNA pays – with starting salaries out of training normally $5-7 above the minimum wage.
Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, pharmacy, vision), retirement plans, other benefits).