{"id":236,"date":"2022-08-24T00:54:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T00:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/testbridgetohope\/?page_id=236"},"modified":"2026-09-06T10:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T10:19:58","slug":"what-does-bth-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/bridgetohope\/faq\/what-does-bth-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Bridge to Hope?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Bridge to Hope Frequently Asked Questions\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Learn what Bridge to Hope offers, how Bridge to Hope works with First-to-Work, and where to find helpful resources.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope supports education as a pathway toward long-term economic self-sufficiency.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n General Questions\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Open each question below to read the answer.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n What does Bridge to Hope offer?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Bridge to Hope is a partnership between the University of Hawai\u02bbi and the Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Human Services First-to-Work program.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope offers on-campus student employment for full-time enrolled students who have a First-to-Work employment requirement.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope also connects students with additional support services to help welfare-recipient students succeed in reaching their educational goals.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope is available at University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses statewide.\n \n View Bridge to Hope Campus Contacts\n <\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n What is Bridge to Hope\u2019s relationship with First-to-Work?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Bridge to Hope is a University of Hawai\u02bbi program that specifically serves students participating in First-to-Work. Participation in Bridge to Hope is voluntary and is intended to help students meet First-to-Work employment requirements while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Both First-to-Work and Bridge to Hope are bound by confidentiality requirements and may only share information when permission is specifically granted by the student or client.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope does not enforce First-to-Work rules, but Bridge to Hope program policies are designed to align with First-to-Work requirements.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope staff are University educators, while First-to-Work staff are welfare case managers. These two systems work together to support college education as a pathway toward economic self-sufficiency.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n \n

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\n Disclaimer\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n This page provides general information for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ students. Program availability, eligibility rules, income limits, phone numbers, office hours, and application systems can change. Always confirm current information directly with the official program or agency before applying or relying on a particular service.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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