All University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ (COE) student teachers and interns had the opportunity to apply for full tuition remission for the spring 2024 semester. An estimated $1.5 million in funding was made available through the generous support of to more than 200 students and interns.
“We are so appreciative of the support that Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ has provided to the student teachers and interns in our COE teacher preparation programs,” said Aaron Levine, partnership and placement coordinator in the COE School of Teacher Education. “The tuition funds will go a long way toward helping to sustain Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s educator workforce. Mahalo nui loa to the entire Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ team for their gracious support!”
Tuition funds will be provided toward the end of February as a refund for student teachers and interns who have already paid for their spring 2024 tuition. Recipients were required to be Â鶹´«Ã½ residents, U.S. citizens (or permanent resident or COFA status), 16 years or older, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. They were eligible regardless of whether they already received stipends or apprenticeship funds from other sources.
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Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ is a partnership between the , employers and organizations that want to help Â鶹´«Ã½ residents attain good quality jobs. Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ offers free skills training in Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s high-demand sectors including healthcare, technology, clean energy/skilled trades and creative industries that can lead to pathways for better-paying jobs and accelerate careers.