Honolulu Community College’s Continuing Education Department is launching a comprehensive slate of spring 2026 non-credit courses designed to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s workforce, support lifelong learning and create clearer pathways to credit academic programs. The courses are in answer to the demands that various industries in Hawaiʻi see in the workforce. These are short-term training programs geared specifically to the needs in those industries. Courses are open to the public and offered primarily during evenings and weekends.
Aligned pathways in the skilled trades
The college is addressing critical workforce needs in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure with aligned training in the skilled trades. The Welding Fundamentals course, starting April 9, 2026, builds foundational skills that support entry into Honolulu CC’s credit welding program. Electrical and plumbing recertification courses are also offered.
- Registration for Welding Fundamentals closes April 2, 2026.
- Register for Welding Fundamentals
Foundational safety training
A new joint initiative with the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and industry partners is launching Foundational Safety Training Levels 1 and 2. This initiative aims to expand the talent pipeline for Hawaiʻi’s entertainment and creative industries.
Training includes industry-recognized certifications such as CPR/First Aid/AED, OSHA 10, Aerial Lifts, Forklift Certification, Fall Protection, and Scaffolding Competent Person.
- Registration for all Foundational Safety courses closes February 17, 2026.
- Safety Training information and registration
Creative industries and fashion
This spring marks the launch of a new Fashion and Sublimation Printing series, a three-course, hands-on pathway aligned with the college’s credit Fashion Program. Participants will learn design fundamentals, digital production, and portfolio development.
- Fashion and Sublimation 1 registration closes March 10, 2026.
- Fashion and Sublimation 2 registration closes April 1, 2026.
- Fashion and Sublimation 3 registration closes April 28, 2026.
- Register for Fashion and Sublimation courses
Language access and workforce readiness
The Honolulu CC English Language Learner Options (HELLO) program offers non-credit English instruction at multiple levels, supporting listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. HELLO helps participants gain confidence for success in college, the workplace, and daily life. HELLO runs March 2 through April 9, 2026.
- Registration closes February 24, 2026.
- Register for HELLO Program
By intentionally aligning non-credit courses with credit programs and partnering with industry leaders, Honolulu CC Continuing Education is strengthening pathways that support workforce development, career mobility, and lifelong learning for Hawaiʻi’s working learners.
