{"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":"2026-06-22T11:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:10:29","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

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

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\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

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

\n These pages are intended to provide general information and answer basic questions about the University of Hawai\u02bbi Bridge to Hope program and the First-to-Work Education Policy.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Only First-to-Work can make final determinations or officially interpret its program policies. It is always a good idea to stay in communication with your case manager.\n <\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n Need More Help?\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Contact Bridge to Hope or find your campus representative for support.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n\n \n Resources\n <\/a>\n\n \n Bridge to Hope Campus Contacts\n <\/a>\n\n \n Email Bridge to Hope\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Follow Bridge to Hope\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n \n Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
\n Derek Galanto
\n 2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
\n (808) 956-9313<\/a> |\n bth@hawaii.edu<\/a>
\n Last Modified: June 2026\n <\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
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