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Students Gain New Resources
In partnership with hospitality industry lead- ers, businesses and orga- nizations, ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me.Thenewprogramcon- nects local schools with various resources to en- hance education and job readiness for high school students — including pu- pils in East O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i’s world-class ser- vice, Hawaiian culture and hospitality education from Cornell University.
events and ClimbHI Ser- vice Excellence Certificate sponsorships — are tai- lored to best meet individ- ual classroom needs.
The initiative aligns with Hawai‘i Department of Education’s expansion from six to 13 Career and Technical Education Path- ways. In the 2023-24 ac- ademic year, hospitality, tourism and recreation will become its own pathway, and ClimbHI will con- tinue to offer its Service Excellence Certificate cur- riculum with training in
“As hospitality breaks offfromHumanServices to shine as its own pathway, it is critical that we support schools with much-needed resources to make hospi- tality education a standard offering statewide,” states Julie Morikawa, president and founder of ClimbHI.
“The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is pleased to sup- port ClimbHI’s multi-facet- ed efforts, which continue to bring together thousands of students, educators and businesses across our state,” Hawai‘i Tourism Authority president and CEO John De Fries states.
Each DOE school’s CTE Pathway offerings are lim- ited by budget, qualified teacher availability and resources. The Hospitali- ty for Me program opens communication between the hospitality industry and school leadership. Re- sources — including teach- er support, on-site learning
ClimbHI also invites busi- nesses, associations and non- profit organizations to sign up for the ClimbHI Bridge online portal, which provides opportunities for students and teachers, including career fair participation, mentorships and more. To learn more, con- tact info@climbhi.org.
In September, East O‘ahu’s Mary Star of the Sea School was awarded the Ka Ho‘oulu Innovation Award for its literacy
program. The honor, which was awarded by Chaminade University and Hawai‘i Catholic Schools, recognizes outstanding educators and programs from Catholic schools throughout the state. (From left) Dr. Llewellyn Young, Hawai‘i Catholic Schools superintendent; Laci Hitchcock, Mary Star of the Sea School curriculum director; Dr. Helen Turner, Chaminade University vice president of innovation and dean of natural sciences and mathematics; and the Rev. Frankie de los Reyes, Mary Star of the Sea School pastor pose at the awards ceremony. PHOTO COURTESY MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
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