HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you are looking for opportunities to advance in your career, try out the free trainings offered by the University of Hawaii Community Colleges’ Good Job Hawaii initiative.
According to UH, those interested in creative industry, technology, clean energy and skilled trade, healthcare, and City and County of Honolulu jobs should take advantage of the program.
Those who participate in these trainings can receive industry certifications, open new doors to employment, access paid internships, and apprenticeship opportunities. UH announced that the following trainings will be offered in May 2024:
Creative Industry jobs: Intro to esports careers and digital art fundamentals
Technology jobs: Help desk technician prep, CompTIA A+, AI in the workplace and AWS cloud certifications
Clean Energy and Skilled Trade jobs: Carpenter pre-apprenticeship, renewable energy and commercial driver’s license
Healthcare jobs: Certified personal trainer, certified nurse aide and medical assisting
City & County of Honolulu jobs: Police Academy prep, certification in court interpreter training, Microsoft Office and plant propagation for nursery workers
“The Good Jobs Hawai‘i initiative is focused on ensuring our state’s economic future has a skilled and local workforce ready to meet the demands of our high-growth industries,” said Vice President of UH Community Colleges, Erika Lacro. “These free training classes being offered to Hawaiʻi residents provide an invaluable opportunity to upskill, paving the way for a successful future filled with promising career prospects.”
In 2023, over four thousand residents participated in the training and had access to all the benefits.
For most participants, the Good Jobs Hawaii initiative is free due to more than $3 million in funding coming from different sources.
Reports said costs are covered for tuition and industry certification exam fees. In addition, each participant is guided by a Good Jobs Hawaii navigator who offers various support services from college and career advising to connecting with potential employers.
Registration for online or in-person classes is open. Those who are interested in applying should visit the Good Jobs Hawaii website.