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Workforce & Education Investments
On the verge of finishing her civil engineering degree at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa College of Engineering, Melanie, born and raised on O’ahu, found herself in need of financial support as she juggled her capstone coursework and a job. Melanie applied to the Hawai’i Renewable Learning Fund and got the assistance she needed to find the balance she needed to finish her college career strong.
Having the boost in finances allowed me to work fewer hours so I could focus on school.Melanie, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Engineering Student and Hawai'i Renewable Learning Fund Participant
Melanie was compensated for her time spent speaking with Social Finance.
