Hōkūpaʻa Updates
Resources, community news, and bright spots.
Bright Spot: Transformative Translations
Recognizing that young people from multilingual households are often underappreciated community assets, a West Hawaiʻi teacher gathered support to launch an innovative career pathway and community service project.
NAVIGATING PRE-EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS: INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND MENTORSHIP
You’ve probably heard of internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship. Perhaps you’ve heard of “pre-apprenticeship” or something like “employability training." What do they all have in common? They will help you gain skills and experience employers look for — and often demand, even for so-called entry level positions.
VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: JANUARY CAREER FAIRS
You may be thinking that people still in school wouldn’t be interested in a “job fair”. But it can be very helpful to see who’s hiring and learn what fields are in-demand.
Vocational Resource: Hawaiʻi Career Pathways Website
Career advice is plentiful, but how much of it is relevant for us here in Hawai‘i? There are so many exciting emerging fields, and Hawai‘i Career Pathways can help find what’s in-demand now and in the future.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE END OF 2020
Today we’re featuring three great programs to aid in workforce and economic recovery. All are intended to promote a more diverse, resilient, and sustainable workforce by helping Hawai‘i’s displaced workers and recent graduates learn new skills and enter new fields.
Vocational Resource: Hawaiʻi is Hiring
Find information on many aspects of planning for a first or new career, including information on different fields, job outlook, necessary education, where to get training, and where to get hired. The site also compiles economic relief resources as well as upcoming opportunities like virtual job fairs.
College-Career Transition Resources
Sharing some resources from organizations and schools offering accessible help for students and 2020 graduates. Some deadlines are very soon (the career exploration class deadline is THIS FRIDAY), so check things out today!
Vocational Training Feature: Hawaii School of Dental Arts - Kona Classes Start June 20th
Hawai`i School of Dental Arts (HSDA) is offering programs in Clinical Chairside Dental Assisting beginning this week! Anyone 17+ can apply, so this is a great option for 2020 graduates looking for affordable job training in Kona.
Climate Change Unit of Study
Teachers in grades 3-5 have free access to this unit of study which was developed in partnership with Ke Kai Ola Marine Center.