The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approved the as a training provider under a program that will help provide career opportunities for veteran students.

UH West Oʻahu was approved effective March 11, as a provider under the (VRRAP), which offers education and training for high-demand jobs to veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re very pleased to be approved as a provider,” said Jeffrey Moniz, vice chancellor for academic affairs at UH West Oʻahu. “Becoming a participating VRRAP educational institution fits very well with our growing efforts to address the needs of our veteran students.”

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, VRRAP covers education and training programs—including certificate programs—approved under the GI Bill and Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses that lead to high-demand jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor determines the criteria for “high-demand job” for VRRAP.

“UH West °¿ʻ²¹³ó³Ü’s approval as a training provider for VRRAP is an important contribution for the state and the Â鶹´«Ã½System,” said Debora Halbert, UH System vice president for academic strategy. “UH West Oʻahu has demonstrated their leadership in this area, and I am excited to see this opportunity open up for veterans living in Â鶹´«Ã½.”

Halbert continued, “With UH West °¿ʻ²¹³ó³Ü’s inclusion, all UH campuses are now on the Department of Veterans Affairs list of approved educational programs.”

Nine certificate programs out of 11 total at UH West Oʻahu have been approved for VRRAP:

Those eligible for the VRRAP can get up to 12 months of tuition and fees, and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates.

For questions about the VRRAP at UH West Oʻahu, contact the Veterans Center of Excellence at uhwovets@hawaii.edu or (808) 689-2961.

The (UAH) donated $11,140 to the University of Â鶹´«Ã½–West Oʻahu program at the organization’s annual charitable golf tournament on July 24 at the Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach.

Platinum sponsor participating insurance companies and agencies include:

• Atlas Insurance Agency
• DTRIC Insurance Group
• First Insurance Company of Â鶹´«Ã½, Ltd.
• GeoVera Holdings Inc.
• Â鶹´«Ã½ Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. (HEMIC)
• Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty Co.
• Â鶹´«Ã½ Independent Insurance Agents Association
• Island Insurance Co.
• Risk Placement Services
• TriCoast and Palomar Specialty Insurance Company
• Zephyr Insurance Co.

Other gold and silver level sponsors donated $10,000 from the tournament as well as an additional $1,140 from National Interstate through a prize giveaway. The donation will be used for student scholarships and program development.

The risk management and insurance certificate program at UH West Oʻahu provides training for risk management, personal and commercial insurance professionals, and prepares students for licensure examination.

“Once again, the Underwriters Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ has generously donated to UH West Oʻahu, allowing the university to continue to offer scholarships for risk management and insurance students,” said UH West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas. “Our program is the only one of its kind in the state. Together with Â鶹´«Ã½’s insurance industry, we are working to provide tomorrow’s insurance professionals with the skills they need to be successful in high-demand careers.”

“The Underwriters Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to the risk management insurance and certificate program at UH West Oʻahu to help develop and educate future insurance professionals,” said UAH President Lauren Aoki. “The insurance industry offers a wide variety of career options with great benefits. We highly encourage the next generation of students to learn more about this program and pursue rewarding careers in insurance.”

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The donated $11,375 to the risk management and insurance certificate program at the organization’s annual charitable golf tournament on July 25 at the Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach.

Platinum sponsor participating insurance companies and agencies

• Atlas Insurance Agency
• DTRIC Insurance Group
• First Insurance Company of Â鶹´«Ã½, Ltd.
• GEOVERA
• HEMIC
• Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty Co.
• Â鶹´«Ã½ Independent Insurance Agents Association
• Island Insurance Co.
• RPS/Triad
• Zephyr Insurance Co.

These companies and other gold and silver level sponsors donated $10,000 from the tournament and an additional $1,375 from its post-tournament banquet activities. The donation will be used for student scholarships and program development. The at UH West Oʻahu provides training for risk management, personal and commercial insurance professionals and prepares students for licensure examination.

“We are truly grateful for the continued support from the Underwriters Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ that allows UH West Oʻahu to offer scholarships to our risk management and insurance students,” said UH West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas. “As the only University in the state to offer a risk management and insurance certificate program, together with our insurance industry partners, UH West Oʻahu prepares students to pursue insurance careers that are in high demand locally and nationally.”

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The (UAH) donated $10,000 to the University of Â鶹´«Ã½–West Oʻahu at the organization’s annual charitable golf tournament on July 26. Participating insurance companies and agencies donated funds that will be used for student scholarships and program development.

The Risk Management and Insurance certificate program provides training for risk management, personal and commercial insurance professionals and prepares students for licensure examination.

“This generous donation from the Underwriters Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ allows us to offer additional scholarship support to students pursuing the Risk Management and Insurance certificate program at UH West Oʻahu,” said UH West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas. “It’s a win, win situation because our graduates go on to careers in the insurance industry where trained professionals are in high demand here and across the nation.”

UH West Oʻahu is the only university in the state to offer a certificate in risk management and insurance. The certificate program was created in partnership with Â鶹´«Ã½’s risk management and insurance industry to meet the ever-increasing demand for qualified insurance professionals, and develop the skilled professionals needed in a field that offers high starting salaries, job stability, impressive opportunities for future career growth, and a balanced lifestyle.

“I can’t thank our fellow industry association, UAH, enough for their strong support and such generous donation,” said President of the Ron McQuaid. “Being the first of its kind and only insurance certificate curriculum in Â鶹´«Ã½, this support will help ensure the growth of the program.”

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