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Kamaʻaina Come Home®

Building pathways to careers, community, and connection to home.

Kama`aina Come Home ® is a job placement program and is trademarked by and used with permission from the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board.

Stay Connected to Opportunities in Hawaii

Hawaii’s future depends on strong connections between people, opportunities, and community. As local talent explores opportunities in Hawaii, Kamaʻaina Come Home® helps strengthen those connections by increasing awareness of the people, organizations, and opportunities that make Hawaii home.

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Invitations to upcoming Kamaʻaina Come Home® events and networking opportunities
Information on career pathways, workforce resources, and community initiatives
Opportunities to connect with employers, organizations, and community partners
Updates on programs and activities supporting Hawaii’s talent pipeline
Ways to engage, share resources, hire talent, mentor others, or support Hawaii’s future workforce

Whether you’re a student, professional, career changer, job seeker, employer, community partner, or simply looking to stay connected to Hawaiʻi, we’d love to stay in touch.

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Upcoming Events

Kamaʻaina Come Home® Presented by Zippy’s
August 5, 2026

Registration and Networking: 4:30 p.m.
Program: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Ho‘okupu Center

Mahalo to our event sponsors!

Highlights

Kamaʻaina Come Home® Returns to DC for Third Year of Connecting Hawaii Talent

On June 9, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii hosted its 4th annual Kamaʻaina Come Home® event during Hawaii on the Hill, welcoming more than 75 networkers and 12 participating employers and organizations in Washington, DC. Presented by the Mana Ka ʻIke Bruce ʻOhana Foundation, the event connected Hawaii professionals, students, and kamaʻāina living on the continent with industry leaders, career opportunities, and workforce initiatives across Hawaii.