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Pacific Forward Initiative works to improve access to the future-defining skills of tomorrow.
Our vision is a more prosperous and resilient world.

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HOW WE SERVE

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We meet residents and small business owners where they are, bridging economic and skill gaps to empower a resilient Hawaiian economy.

By redefining and teaching the essential skills of the future, we ensure every person thrives with dignity amidst technological evolution and a shifting economic landscape.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Hawaii is currently facing a critical skills gap that restricts residents and small businesses to stagnant wages while simultaneously draining the state’s tax base by millions as talent migrates to the mainland. Hawaii must upskill to become a resilient, high-earning economic engine.

Shrinking tax base reduces funding for local innovation.

$185M  Exodus Tax Revenue Loss

Economic output per person is stagnating.

10% Productivity Gap vs. National Avg

The Brain Drain - a lack of future defining jobs drives talent away.

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WHAT WE DO

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People

People are at the center of the economic engine. We teach the skills they need to shape their own futures. From AI, to business strategy and advanced technology, we place the person and their economic skillset at the center of our work.

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Small Business

Small businesses are the economic engine of the Islands. When small business thrives, we all thrive with them. We empower small businesses with the advanced skills they need for sustained and purposeful economic growth.

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