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200 Maui students participate in LEI workforce development event

Participants engaged with industry professionals and took part in hands-on activities to explore potential career pathways.

HTA Work Wise program boosts interest in hospitality careers among Hawai‘i students

In just two days, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s inaugural Work Wise program transformed perception of the tourism industry for its 53 participating high schoolers and graduates from Maui and O‘ahu.

Baldwin High School teacher honored with hospitality educator award

Joyce Miyamoto, a career and technical education teacher at Baldwin High School on Maui, was honored with a hospitality educator award by the ClimbHI nonprofit and Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association.

ClimbHI LEI program welcomes 130 students in daylong career event on Maui

ClimbHI seeks to inspire students to finish high school and proceed to post-secondary education or employment by exposing them to future career paths and the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Their Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) program was held on Maui on Friday.

Hawaiʻi Hospitality Industry Sponsors Certificate Program for HS Students

Hawaiʻi high school students can receive credentials from a nationally renowned hospitality program this year for free due to new sponsorships from hospitality industry leaders.  

HIDOE Partners with ClimbHI to Connect Students with Career Opportunities with New Online Platform

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education and ClimbHI joined forces to connect students and teachers with career, internship and mentorship opportunities at Hawai‘i businesses and nonprofits.