{"id":196453,"date":"2024-04-29T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=196453"},"modified":"2024-04-29T10:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:46:23","slug":"free-summer-trainings-leading-to-employment-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/29\/free-summer-trainings-leading-to-employment-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Free summer trainings leading to employment opportunities for <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai\u02bbi<\/span> residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><figure id=\"attachment_196458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196458\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-1.jpg\" alt=\"group of people\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-196458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-1.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-1-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students in <abbr>东精影业 <\/abbr>  Hilo\u2019s fitness program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Free summer training classes are now available for sign up through University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Community Colleges\u2019 Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> initiative. These training programs offer individuals the chance to upskill and attain industry certifications, opening doors to employment opportunities, paid internships, and apprenticeship pathways. Registration is now open for a variety of online and in-person classes with varying durations though goodjobshawaii.org.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196460\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-3-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"person sanding wood\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-3-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-3-93x130.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-3.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maui pre-apprenticeship carpentry student practicing her skills.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trainings that will be offered starting in May 2024 include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creative Industry jobs<\/strong>: Intro to esports careers and digital art fundamentals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology jobs<\/strong>: Help desk technician prep, CompTIA A&#43;, <abbr>AI<\/abbr> in the workplace and <abbr>AWS<\/abbr> cloud certifications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Energy and Skilled Trade jobs<\/strong>: Carpenter pre-apprenticeship, renewable energy and commercial driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthcare jobs<\/strong>: Certified personal trainer, certified nurse aide and medical assisting<\/li>\n<li><strong>City &#38; County of Honolulu jobs<\/strong>: Police Academy prep, certification in court interpreter training,<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Office and plant propagation for nursery workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since the launch of Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> in 2023, more than 4,000 residents throughout the state have enrolled in free training offered through the program.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> initiative is focused on ensuring our state\u2019s economic future has a skilled and local workforce ready to meet the demands of our high-growth industries,&rdquo; said Erika Lacro, vice president for <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Community Colleges. &ldquo;These free training classes being offered to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> residents provide an invaluable opportunity to upskill, paving the way for a successful future filled with promising career prospects.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2>Free for most participants<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196459\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-2-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"person standing in front a commercial truck\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-2-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-2-93x130.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/system-good-jobs-hawaii-summer-2.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John McGee, a student in the commercial motor vehicle program at Leeward Community College.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More than $3 million in funding is available from various funding sources for tuition. Eligible applicants receive tuition assistance for courses and other training costs such as industry certification exam fees. The Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> program is free for most eligible participants, since many of the trainings provide a 100% tuition subsidy to cover all costs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the free tuition, each participant is also supported by a Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> navigator, who provides one-on-one support to ensure a student\u2019s success. Their services include offering college and career advising, referring to community partners for support services, facilitating connections to employers, and providing various forms of financial assistance.<\/p>\n<p>To apply online for current training or to learn more visit Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Esports, digital creative industries<\/h2>\n<p>In the creative industries sector, an exciting esports experiential learning pathway is set to start in fall of 2024 for students from all <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> campuses.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We encourage interested applicants to apply now as seats are limited. The training will provide an unprecedented experience of academic instruction, industry mentorship, and esports internships in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>. The <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Esports program is a three-time nominated collegiate program of the year and winner of the 2022 national award,&rdquo; said Nyle Sky Kauweloa, director of <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Esports.<\/p>\n<p>The new online digital art fundamentals course prepares students for jobs in the rapidly evolving creative industries sector.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This course offers a blend of introductory theory and practical skills essential for a digital media landscape that affects everything from education to digital marketing, telehealth to e-commerce, social media to esports,&rdquo; said Associate Professor Adam Moura, coordinator for the New Media Arts Program at <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> Community College.<\/p>\n<h2>Healthcare sector training<\/h2>\n<p>In the healthcare sector, a new personal trainer program hosted online for statewide participants by University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> at Hilo in collaboration with <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Maui College offers the opportunity to attain the industry recognized ACE (American Council of Exercise) Industry Certification.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The training provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to pursue an actual personal trainer certification from an accredited organization. It equips them with the educational groundwork needed to design safe and effective exercise programs, increasing their credibility and marketability in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>&#8216;s vibrant fitness industry,&rdquo; said Ozan Atala\u011f, department chair in kinesiology and exercise sciences at University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> at Hilo.<\/p>\n<h2>Technology fields<\/h2>\n<p>In the technology sector, a new help desk technician prep course leading to an internship with local managed service providers (<abbr>MSP<\/abbr>s) for <span aria-label=\"Oahu\">O&#699;ahu<\/span> residents will begin in May.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The value of this training isn\u2019t just about fixing computers, it\u2019s about building the confidence to tackle any problem that may come your way,&rdquo; said Branden Baker of InTech, one of the <abbr>MSP<\/abbr>s offering paid internships.<\/p>\n<p>Financial support provided by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Economic Development Administration, and City and County of Honolulu. Grants from the Ascendium Education Group, <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Community Foundation and the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation support the <abbr>东精影业<\/abbr> Community Colleges\u2019 coordination with industry partners in targeted sectors identified as recession-resilient in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hec.org\/talent-roadmap\/\"><em><span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>\u2019s Talent Roadmap to Recovery<\/em><\/a>, issued by the <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> Executive Collaborative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span> residents can upskill and get industry certifications through Good Jobs <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Hawai&#699;i<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[549,1405,1614,165,416,914,71,603],"class_list":["post-196453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","tag-creative-media","tag-esports","tag-good-jobs-hawaii","tag-health","tag-information-technology","tag-technology","tag-uh-community-colleges","tag-workforce-development","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=196453"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196462,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196453\/revisions\/196462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=196453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=196453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=196453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}