Â鶹´«Ã½ Island residents who want to quickly gain specialized education and increase their employability are invited to attend one of several informational events that will be hosting this October.
The events will highlight Â鶹´«Ã½ CC’s new online, accelerated certificate programs designed to increase students’ skills while accommodating their schedules and locations. The classes are conducted using an online format or a mix of online classes with hands-on fieldwork.
The new certificate programs being offered include business certificates in , , , and .
Sustainable construction certificates are being offered in as well as , preparation and development.
Students will also receive support services that include tutoring, academic counseling, internships and job development and transcript evaluation/prior learning assesment (which allows adults to earn credit for work knowledge and experience).
Â鶹´«Ã½ CC will host open house events around the island to present the new certificate programs, answer questions and help with enrollment.
Open house schedule
- W.M. Keck Observatory: Tuesday, October 14, 5–6:45 p.m.
- Kohala High School cafeteria: Thursday, October 16, 5:30–7 p.m.
- North Â鶹´«Ã½ Education and Research Center: Tuesday, October 21, 5–7 p.m.
- Â鶹´«Ã½ CC cafeteria: Thursday, October 23, 5–7 p.m.
- Ainaloa Community Center: Friday, October 24, 5–7 p.m.
- West Â鶹´«Ã½ Civic Center: Tuesday, October 28, 5–7 p.m.
Open houses are on Â鶹´«Ã½ Island, but residents on other islands may also enroll. For more information, visit the . Contact the Â鶹´«Ã½ CC Rural Â鶹´«Ã½ Grant office via email or by calling (808) 934-2800.