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UH Maui College teaches inmates construction and culinary skills

March 4, 2019

Soon-to-be released or furloughed inmates from the Maui County Correctional Center recently completed workforce training from the Office of Extended Learning and Workforce Development at UH Maui College.

Toyota automotive technology partnership expands to Leeward CC

May 2, 2018

Toyota Hawaiʻi donated more than $80,000 worth of training aids to Leeward CC’s Automotive Technology Program, with additional equipment to be added every year after.

UH Hilo center grows oysters and the aquaculture workforce

March 4, 2018

UH Hilo has the only four-year aquaculture program in the state and the only facility dedicated to aquaculture and coastal management education, research and outreach to the community and industry.

New unmanned aircraft systems certificate launches at UH Hilo

November 28, 2017

UH Hilo launches four new courses to establish a certificate in unmanned aircraft systems, a first step in the university’s long-planned aeronautical science program.

Leeward CC program prepares students for rail transit jobs

November 16, 2017

The Integrated Industrial Technology program offers will prepare students for a wide range of careers such as manufacturing and electromechanical systems technicians in industrial automation.

Nurse aide apprenticeship program connects students with employers

August 3, 2017

The Windward CC program supports a seamless transition from nurse aide training to a paid apprenticeship position to reduce the workforce shortages.

Inaugural Apprenticeship Week in Hawaiʻi celebration

October 19, 2016

Honolulu Community College co-sponsors the inaugural Apprenticeship Hawaiʻi Week, October 24–29, 2016.

Educational partnership to create next-generation sustainability leadership

October 17, 2016

Partnership creates pathways for local students to help define and develop Hawaiʻi’s statewide green workforce and education goal.

Future automotive technicians complete the Hawaiʻi High School Auto Academy

August 3, 2016

Honolulu CC gives high school students the opportunity to gain automotive technology skills in a college-level learning environment.

Hawaiian Airlines partners with Honolulu CC to train future mechanics

August 2, 2016

Honolulu CC launches new apprenticeship program to train and recruit local candidates interested in pursuing a career as aviation mechanics.