HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services will return to Castle High School on Friday, Sept. 19.
Their return is for the annual Career Exposure Fair. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for students, and it’s followed by a public session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Focus on opportunity
Now in its fourth year, the collaboration highlights careers across many fields. The department will feature jobs in science, technology, engineering and math and will provide special attention to engineering.
“The partnership with Castle High School is one we look forward to every year,” Department of Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock said. “It’s about showing students the wide range of opportunities available to them and encouraging the next generation of leaders to consider careers that serve our island community.”
Students to professionals
Two Castle High graduates, Kaden Loa and Joshua Kaheaku-Hew Len, first met the department during Career Day.
Both now work full time in the Collection System Maintenance division. Their paths show how early exposure can move students from the classroom into careers that strengthen Hawaiʻi.
Building the future
The Career Exposure Fair is designed to connect students with professionals who can spark new interests. For ENV, the event is also about preparing local youth to play an active role in protecting and improving island life.
By working together, Castle High and ENV create a pathway that supports students and helps the community thrive.
Oʻahu’s schools are working on lots of new ways to bring opportunity to their students, and their teachers are winning more and more awards.
A Hawaiʻi math teacher, Lynn Otaguro, will be surprised with a $1,000 gift card for her hard work helping students in and out of the classroom. The award is part of Extra Yard for Teachers Week, which celebrates teachers across the state.
A Hawaiʻi math teacher, Lynn Otaguro, was surprised with a $1,000 gift card for her hard work helping students in and out of the classroom. The award is part of Extra Yard for Teachers Week, which celebrates teachers across the state.
Although Hawaiʻi schools were ranked 44th out of 50 states for innovation, Hawaiʻi’s Department of Education has a lot of work to do to keep up with new ways of teaching and learning. While the state scored low in areas like virtual learning and computer science, some schools are being recognized nationally for creating supportive, creative and healthy learning environments.
However, programs like Moanalua’s fitness challenge and cultural exchanges with Japan show that Hawaiʻi schools are finding unique ways to help students grow and prepare for the future.