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HOW MANY HOURS DO I NEED TO WORK?


 

 

NOTE: This refers to the hours required for First-to-Work only. Hours required for childcare reimbursements are calculated separately.

How many Hours do I need to work?
Ask your First-to-Work case manger to clearly explain what is expected of you. The number of hours and what activities count towards fulfilling the First-to-Work requirements varies depending on a number of factors including: Single or 2-parent household, age of youngest child, amount of time utilizing education for work activities.

See the charts below for more details, including those academic activities requiring signatures. Check with your campus BTH Coordinator to discuss options for who can sign verification paperwork. The childcare subsidy program requires 97 hours per month (24 hours per week) to receive maximum benefits.

What are “core” hours?
“Core” hours are the first 20 hours of your work requirement. Paid employment and supervised volunteer work are always “core.” Academic classroom hours may be counted as “core” for 12 months using the Vocational Education option (VET).

Single Parent Households:
Households with children under 6 years old are required to meet 20 hours CORE
Households with children older than 6 years are required to meet 30 hours (20 Core + 10 Non-Core).
Example 1: Using VET, 12 hours class, 12 hours study = 24 Core hours + 6 hours BTH employment = 30 total.
Example 2: Using JST, 20 hours BTH employment = 20 Core hours + 12 class hours = 32 total.

All single-parent households need 24 hours per week to maximize childcare reimbursement. Childcare does not count study hall, only work, volunteer or class time.

   HOURS 1-20 = CORE
Includes these activities:
HOURS 21-30 Non-CORE Includes these activities:
 Vocational Education (VET)
12 month limit
NOTE: 12 months can occur at any time. Client may use 12 months immediately to facilitate transition to school, or wait until advanced coursework.

Classroom Hours
(Req. Signature)

Unsupervised Study Hall =
1 hour per class hour
Does not count for childcare!
(does not need signature)

Paid Employment (BTH) Supervised Study Hall

Supervised Study Hall
(Req. Signature)
Does not count for childcare!

   

Job Skills Training (JST)
Months 13 - 60

Paid Employment (BTH)
Volunteer Hours

Classroom Hours/Credits
(Req. Signature)

Supervised Study Hall
(Req. Signature)

   
Bridge to Hope PSE Option
NOTE: This reduced work option is available only if VET is not available and Job Skills Training is not successful. Student client must consult with case manager.
The BTH Coordinator (bth@hawaii.edu) can assist in planning your discussion with your case manager.
 Classroom Hours/Credits Minimum 4 Hours Paid Employment Additional hours required to maximize childcare reimbursement.

 

Two Parent Households 1 Adult is "Work Required".
1 parent with work requirements = 35 hours (30 Core)
One adult in 2-parent households may use education or class/study hours for CORE, including 12 months under VET. They may also use class hours and study for JST. 2-parent households must meet their total hours required between the two adults.

Example 1: Using VET, 12 hours class, 12 hours study + 11 hours BTH employment = 35 Core.
Example 2: Using JST, 20 hours BTH employment + 10 hours volunteer = 30 Core hours + 5 class hours = 35 total.

2-Parent Household,
Only 1 parent “work-required”
HOURS 1-30 = CORE
Includes these activities:
HOURS 31-35 Non-CORE
Hours 31-55 Childcare
includes these activities:
Vocational Education (VET)
12 month limit for 1 parent

Classroom Hours
(Req. Signature)

Unsupervised Study Hall
(does not need signature)

Paid Employment (BTH)

Paid Employment (BTH)

Supervised Study Hall
(Req. Signature)

   

Job Skills Training (JST)
Months 13 - 60

Paid Employment (BTH)
Volunteer Hours

Classroom Hours/Credits
(Req. Signature)

Supervised Study Hal
(Req. Signature)

 

Two-Parent Households, Both Adults “Work Required.”
2 parents with work requirements = 55 hours (50 Core)
2-parent households using childcare must meet 55 hours total (50 Core)
One adult in a 2-parent household may use education or class/study hours for CORE, including 12 months under VET. They may also use class hours and study for JST. 2-parent households must meet their total hours required between the two adults.

Counting hours depends on the # of hours worked by the “non-student” adult, which contributes to the 50 Core hours.

NOTE: Childcare Subsidies for 2-parent households only count hours during which BOTH parents are at work or attending classes.  This significantly reduces the childcare subsidy.  Check with T.Bill for questions about this option."  

2-Parent household,
Utilizing Childcare
Both parents “work required”  
 HOURS 1-50 = CORE
Includes these activities:
 HOURS 51-55 Non-CORE Includes these activities:
Vocational Education (VET)
12 month limit for 1 parent
Classroom Hours
Unsupervised Study Hall
(doesn’t need monitor/signature)
Paid employmnet (BTH)
Paid Employment (BTH) Supervised Study Hall
   
Job Skills Training (JST)
Months 13 - 60
Paid Employment (BTH)
Volunteer Hours
Classroom Hours/Credits Supervised Study Hall