Â鶹´«Ã½ residents are invited to hone high-demand creative industry skills with two production courses set for spring 2026, offered through the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Community Colleges¡¯ initiative, in collaboration with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Creative Industries Division.
On-set safety, support for productions
Participants in foundational safety will learn specialized protocols, proficiencies and on-set practices for working with scaffolding, aerial lifts, forklifts and more¡ªall key to supporting production needs and obtaining related unionized jobs in the industry. Space is limited, and for Level 1 training beginning January 12, 2026, at . Level 2 training will follow, after necessary Level 1 conditions are met.
Level 1 training will consist of five courses with 72 hours of instruction including scaffolding erection, fall protection, aerial lifts, OSHA 10 and CRP/First Aid/AED certifications. Once the first course bundle is successfully completed, an interview with a local entertainment industry partner will be scheduled.
If the participant is hired, union membership in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees commences after 30 days of employment and the employed individual will be funded to progress to Level 2 training, including scaffolding use and telehandler certification. Instruction is offered across a variety of days and times to maximize community accessibility to the courses. Fully trained and employed unionized workers can expect to earn between $50–150 per hour.
“Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ is expanding real opportunities for residents to enter well-paying, in-demand careers, and these courses show how the UH Community Colleges can quickly respond to the evolving needs of ±á²¹·É²¹¾±ʻ¾±¡¯²õ creative sector,” said Della Teraoka, interim vice president for the UH Community Colleges. “By offering accessible training that leads to industry-recognized certifications and union eligibility, we¡¯re helping local talent build long-term careers and supporting a stronger, more resilient economy for Â鶹´«Ã½.”
Course dates for foundation safety Level 1 run January 12–February 7, 2026, with a tuition cost of $1,610. Level 2 tuition is $465. Eligible students can qualify to receive 100% tuition support. To apply and learn more, visit the or email questions to goodjobs@hawaii.edu.
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A variety of free and low-cost training classes are also available to explore across fields such as education, technology, skilled trades and healthcare, that can help open doors to jobs, paid internships and apprenticeships. More than 6,000 residents throughout the state have enrolled in specialized training classes since the Good Jobs Â鶹´«Ã½ program launched in 2023. Learn more at the .