Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges prepare hundreds of students for high-wage, high-demand career fields each year. In February, UH’s campuses will join others to celebrate national CTE Month by highlighting the opportunities they provide to our communities.
Kapiʻolani Community College
Kapiʻolani CC will hold CTE Expo 2024, February 22–23, providing a comprehensive platform for students to explore career paths, connect with industry experts, and learn about the future of Hawaiʻi’s workforce. The dynamic event will showcase healthcare, IT, culinary, business and legal professions through panel discussions, presentations, exhibits and demonstrations. The expo is also collaborating with PhotoCON Hawaiʻi, to highlight creative media professionals and the industry. Free registration is available to all University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty and staff.
Kauaʻi Community College
Kauaʻi CC culinary students are supporting Maui through their curriculum. Under the tutelage of culinary instructors Chef Steve Nakata and Chef Mark Oyama, the students train on bulk cookery and gain practical instruction on packaging and freezing bulk food products. Each month the frozen products are shipped to a Maui food hub manned by Chef Hui for distribution to several kitchen facilities used for community food programs.
Leeward Community College
Leeward CC will host a variety of events that highlight their CTE programs, including: free tax services for the community (offered by the business division), an on-campus visit from neighboring high schools to learn about culinary arts and sustainable agriculture, a Teacher Certification Information Fair, and The Leeward Job Fair (a community event in partnership with the American Job Center Hawaiʻi, the Office of Economic Revitalization, and Good Jobs Hawaiʻi). Learn more about Leeward CC’s CTE programs.
UH Maui College
February 3—Enrollment booth at Baldwin High School “Block Party,” 4–8 p.m.
February 9—UH Maui College Tour Experience for 100 Maui High School students to explore business, creative media, hospitality and fashion technology programs.
February 10—The hospitality and tourism program and the dental hygiene program will participate in the Chinese New Year Festival at Maui Mall Village 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
February 12—UH Maui College Tour Experience for 60 Kīhei Charter School students who will visit creative media, studio production and automotive technology programs.
February 27—Lāhaināluna Senior Tour Experience for 200 students
Windward Community College
Windward CC has the only American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program in Hawaiʻi for in-demand veterinary healthcare paraprofessionals.
Training includes pharmacology, radiology, anesthesiology, surgical assisting, dentistry, nutrition, exotic and large animal nursing, and veterinary office procedures. Students intern at independent clinics and shelters, working alongside industry professionals and networking for future employment opportunities. Upcoming information sessions for fall 2024: On-campus 2-year vet tech program February 5 and hybrid (available statewide) 3-year vet tech program February 16.
Hawaiʻi Community College
Hawaiʻi CC celebrates with a flavorful twist, offering the Hawaiʻi Island community a delicious way to connect and engage with the educators and learners. Visit the college’s Instagram throughout the month and dive into a culinary journey that highlights the incredible talents of faculty and students through unique recipes. From traditional dishes to innovative creations, each week will bring new culinary inspirations to your table. Visit the campus website to explore these recipes and learn more CTE at Hawaiʻi CC.
