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Good Jobs Hawaiʻi participants recently completed a Medical Assistant Training Program through a partnership with Hilo Medical Center. Healthcare is one of four key sectors targeted in the Good Jobs Hawai‘i initiative.
Good Jobs Hawai‘i addresses workforce shortage with free short-term trainings
Community
 - 9 August 2023

NOTE: This column appears in the August issue of the JCCIH Oshirase newsletter.

Aloha,

Since joining Hawai‘i Community College as Interim Chancellor on July 1, I have been learning about the college’s close connections with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawai‘i.

Photo of Susan Kazama

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Cohort two from the Hoʻokahua culinary program.
Pualu: Weaving a Cooperative Culinary Journey
Academics
 - 26 July 2023

In the vibrant community of Laʻiʻōpua, where warmth and togetherness thrive, a new partnership has unfolded, igniting a flame of hope and opportunity for adults aspiring to explore the culinary industry. Laʻiʻōpua 2020, a non-profit organization deeply rooted in the spirit of unity, has joined hands with the Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui Culinary Program, giving birth to a groundbreaking program called Hoʻokahua.

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Chef Mavro holds an onaga, or long-tail red snapper, as he leads the “Hook to Plate” workshop at the Hawaii Community College – Palamanui campus in Kona.
Hawai‘i Community College – Palamanui Culinary Arts Program 2023 graduate, Kai Kale (center) works alongside Chef Mavro (left) at a workshop at the campus June 12.
Brooks Takenaka, the general manager of the United Fishing Agency, (right) speaks to workshop attendees as Nelson Aberilla breaks down an ahi at the Hawai‘i Community College – Palamanui campus Kona.
Spicy Ahi with Uni (sea urchin) Aioli and Ogo (Hawaiian seaweed) was one of the dishes prepared at the workshop.
Hook to Plate workshop attendees pose for a photo with Chef Mavro and Brooks Takenaka.
Nelson Aberilla shows a piece of ahi to workshop attendees.
Hook to Plate: Local Culinary Pros Convene for Workshop All About Fish
Academics
 - 26 July 2023

A renowned Hawai‘i chef and an expert on Hawai‘i’s fishing industry teamed up on June 12 to share their knowledge about local catch during a workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui campus in North Kona.

Seventeen culinary professionals from restaurants in West Hawai‘i joined James Beard Award-Winning Chef George Mavrothalassitis and United Fishing Agency General Manager Brooks Takenaka to learn about fishing methods; how to break down fish to maximize the bottom line; preparation of different fish species; cooking techniques; and more.

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Free Training Available in Administration of Justice Certificate Programs
Academics
 - 14 July 2023

Hawaiʻi Island residents are invited to apply for funding to support their enrollment in Administration of Justice certificate programs offered at Hawaiʻi Community College. Funding from the Good Jobs Hawai‘i initiative can support up to a year of tuition and fees for eligible students pursuing a Homeland Security Certificate or a Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Certificate from Hawai‘i CC.

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Spring 2023 Dean's List
Academics
 - 5 June 2023

Hawai‘i Community College proudly releases the names of the following students who have achieved Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2023 semester. The Dean’s List requires students to have completed 12 or more credits for a letter grade achieving a grade point average of at least 3.5 (B+) for the semester. The attached 206 students have attained this distinction. Please join us in congratulating them!

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