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Welina Mai!
The Kō Education Center (KōEC), formerly called the North Hawai'i Education and Research Center, proudly provides access to quality educational opportunities and facilities for the North Hawai'i community. KōEC is located in Honoka'a 40 miles North of Hilo. KōEC is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.
College Credit Courses - College in Honoka'a
Hawai'i Community College credit courses are offered face-to-face and online. High school students are eligible to take college courses at KōEC through the Early College program.
Lifelong Learning Courses
Non-credit courses are offered for personal development each semester.
Interested in teaching a non-credit course? Please download our non-credit proposal and submit to program coordinator Kalehua Kukahiko, kalehua.kukahiko@hawaii.edu with a current resume.
Want to learn more about a specific topic or issue? Please answer our short Lifelong Learning Feedback Survey so we may better serve you.
Computer Lab
KōEC offers a computer lab available for use by students enrolled at any UH campus and for community members.
Facility Use
A conference room and classrooms of various sizes are available for UH and community use.
Test Proctoring
Proctoring is available for UH system and out-of-state students.
Heritage Center
The Heritage Center houses an archives & resource center, a changing exhibit gallery, and a long term exhibit gallery (coming soon!) for Hāmākua and North Hawaiʻi history.
DONATE NOW
Find out how you can support special projects, events and activities at NHERC.
From Hilo
On highway 19 (Mamalahoa Hwy), pass Tex's Drive Inn and the 43 mile marker. Make the next right turn onto Plumeria St. Go ½ a mile down the hill and take the first right after Hale Hoʻola Hāmākua. There will be a sign that says North Hawaiʻi Education & Research Center.
From Kona
On highway 19 (Mamalahoa Hwy), pass the 44 mile marker. Make the next left turn onto Plumeria St. into Honokaʻa. Go ½ a mile down the hill and take the first right after Hale Hoʻola Hāmākua. There will be a sign that says North Hawaiʻi Education & Research Center.
Map
Email: koec@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 775-8890
Fax: (808) 775-1294