American Job Center Hawaii
Career Center
427 Kilauea Unit B10
Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaii Unemployment Offices
Hawaii's 7 unemployment and career center offices are spread across several islands, so unlike a mainland state, some residents travel by inter-island flight to reach services rather than driving. Tourism dominates the local economy so completely that any dip in visitor numbers tends to show up quickly in unemployment claims here. Find your island and city in the list below.
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Filing agency
Unemployment Insurance Division
Statewide
7 offices
Covered
7 cities
How to File for Unemployment in Hawaii
Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.
Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Hawaii
See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.
How Your Unemployment Benefit Amount Is Calculated
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
Hawaii Unemployment Offices by City
Cities with one office show its address and hours directly below. Cities with more show a link to see every office.
American Job Center Oahu
Career Center
1505 Dillingham Blvd, Room 110 Dillingham Shopping Plaza
Honolulu, HI 96817
Big Island Workplace Connection Kona
Affiliate Office
74-5565 Luhia St C-4
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Workforce Development Work Source Molokai
Affiliate Office
55 Makaena Street, Kaunakakai Civic Center, Phase 2-Room 4 PO Box 929
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
WorkWise! Kauai
Career Center
4444 Rice Street Suite 302
Lihue, HI 96766
Work Source Maui
Career Center
2064 Wells Street Suite 108
Wailuku, HI 96793
Oahu Work Links Waipahu Office
Affiliate Office
94-275 Mokuola Street Room 301
Waipahu, HI 96797
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