Get to know Rita Aponte

Mom, project leader, and proud 2024 graduate through the College Assistance Program at Bank of Hawaii.

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“I never imagined I’d earn my degree 30 years after graduating from high school. It was one of the best days of my life. It really shows anything is possible.”

– Rita Aponte
Vice President, People Services

Making Dreams a Reality

Rita knows what it takes to pursue goals and bring dreams to life. That’s why she’s always happy to share resources like these with family and friends.

Saving for College

Discover ways you can plan ahead for college costs and other related expenses.

Creating Goals

Learn how visualizing the big picture can help you stay focused on your financial goals.

SmartMoney

Use the resources in our SmartMoney hub to help you achieve any dream—big or small.

Join our Team

It’s not one thing that makes Bank of Hawaii a great place to work. It’s everything. All the ways we try to live our values in the community, invest in our employees, provide a healthy work environment and just be the kind of company people are proud of.

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A Lesson in Perseverance

Learn how our College Assistance Program helped Rita become the first person in her family with a college degree.

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Proud to be a part of this community

We’re honored to be a part of this community, helping generations of families here in the islands we love. Bank of Hawaii is more than a building—it’s a mission, driven by dedicated people.

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