{"id":191253,"date":"2024-02-02T14:45:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T00:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=191253"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:03:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T02:03:55","slug":"uh-community-colleges-celebrate-cte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/02\/02\/uh-community-colleges-celebrate-cte\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心视频<\/abbr> Community Colleges celebrate Career and Technical Education"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Kauaʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr> culinary students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Career and Technical Education (CTE<\/abbr>) programs at the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community Colleges<\/a> prepare hundreds of students for high-wage, high-demand career fields each year. In February, 糖心视频<\/abbr>\u2019s campuses will join others to celebrate national CTE<\/abbr> Month by highlighting the opportunities they provide to our communities.<\/p>\n

Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College<\/h2>\n

Kapiʻolani<\/span> CC<\/abbr> will hold CTE<\/abbr> Expo 2024<\/a>, February 22–23, providing a comprehensive platform for students to explore career paths, connect with industry experts, and learn about the future of Hawaiʻi<\/span>\u2019s workforce. The dynamic event will showcase healthcare, IT<\/abbr>, culinary, business and legal professions through panel discussions, presentations, exhibits and demonstrations. The expo is also collaborating with PhotoCON Hawaiʻi<\/span><\/a>, to highlight creative media professionals and the industry. Free registration is available to all University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> students, faculty and staff. <\/p>\n

Kauaʻi<\/span> Community College<\/h2>\n

Kauaʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr> culinary students are supporting Maui through their curriculum. Under the tutelage of culinary instructors Chef Steve Nakata and Chef Mark Oyama, the students train on bulk cookery and gain practical instruction on packaging and freezing bulk food products. Each month the frozen products are shipped to a Maui food hub manned by Chef Hui for distribution to several kitchen facilities used for community food programs.<\/p>\n

Leeward Community College<\/h2>\n

Leeward CC<\/abbr> will host a variety of events that highlight their CTE<\/abbr> programs<\/a>, including: free tax services for the community (offered by the business division), an on-campus visit from neighboring high schools to learn about culinary arts and sustainable agriculture, a Teacher Certification Information Fair, and The Leeward Job Fair<\/a> (a community event in partnership with the American Job Center Hawaiʻi<\/span>, the Office of Economic Revitalization, and Good Jobs Hawaiʻi<\/span><\/a>). Learn more about Leeward CC<\/abbr>\u2019s CTE<\/abbr> programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College<\/h2>\n
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糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College dental hygiene students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 3<\/strong>—Enrollment booth at Baldwin High School \u201cBlock Party,\u201d 4–8 p.m.
\nFebruary 9<\/strong>—糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College Tour Experience for 100 Maui High School students to explore business, creative media, hospitality and fashion technology programs.
\nFebruary 10<\/strong>—The hospitality and tourism program and the dental hygiene program will participate in the Chinese New Year Festival at Maui Mall Village<\/a> 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
\nFebruary 12<\/strong>—糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College Tour Experience for 60 K\u012bhei Charter School students who will visit creative media, studio production and automotive technology programs.
\nFebruary 27<\/strong>—L\u0101hain\u0101luna Senior Tour Experience for 200 students<\/p>\n

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Windward CC<\/abbr> veterinary tech students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Windward Community College<\/h2>\n

Windward CC<\/abbr> has the only American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program in Hawaiʻi<\/span><\/a> for in-demand veterinary healthcare paraprofessionals.
\nTraining includes pharmacology, radiology, anesthesiology, surgical assisting, dentistry, nutrition, exotic and large animal nursing, and veterinary office procedures. Students intern at independent clinics and shelters, working alongside industry professionals and networking for future employment opportunities. Upcoming information sessions for fall 2024: On-campus 2-year vet tech program February 5<\/a> and hybrid (available statewide) 3-year vet tech program February 16<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community College<\/h2>\n

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Hawaiʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr> celebrates with a flavorful twist, offering the Hawaiʻi<\/span> Island community a delicious way to connect and engage with the educators and learners. 糖心视频 the college\u2019s Instagram<\/a> throughout the month and dive into a culinary journey that highlights the incredible talents of faculty and students through unique recipes. From traditional dishes to innovative creations, each week will bring new culinary inspirations to your table. 糖心视频 the campus website<\/a> to explore these recipes and learn more CTE<\/abbr> at Hawaiʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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