Page 4 - MidWeek Windward - Aug 10, 2022

4 AUGUST 10, 2022
Free Tuition Available For Students In Windward CC Ag Classes
Native Hawaiian students and anyone interested in agriculture career pathways can get free tuition and oth- er services through Wind- ward Community College’s ‘Ao Kahi project. ‘Ao Kahi: Growing Truth and Light is expanding opportunities to obtain recognized post- secondary credentials and hands-on learning in sustain- able agriculture.
Women Complete Educational Programs At Correctional Center In Kailua
Besides the free tuition, qualified students can enroll
Windward Community College sustainable agriculture instructor Jolie Dollar works in the Kāne‘ohe-based school’s aquaculture lab. PHOTO COURTESY WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
“We encourage students to follow their passion with this agriculture career path- way, leading to a certificate
For information about the ʻAo Kahi project, contact Yim at wccag@hawaii.edu.
to receive career readiness support, textbook loans, digital access to learning platforms, a 40-hour paid in- ternship, professional devel- opment and more. The next cohort starts in October and runs through January 2023.
We welcome students to start their career pathway at Windward Community Col- lege,” states Jodie Yim, ‘Ao Kahi project coordinator.
“The ‘Ao Kahi project is a great option for Native Hawaiian students and any- one interested in any major since sustainable agriculture knowledge is valuable per- sonally and professionally.
Classes include AG 120: Plant Science starting fall 2022; and AG 202: Agri- culture, Environment and Society beginning in spring 2023.
‘Ao Kahi is a Native Ha- waiian Career and Technical Education project sponsored by ALU LIKE Inc. and fund- ed through a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
and/or degree, and ulti- mately employment,” states Windward CC sustainable agriculture instructor Jolie Dollar.
A graduation ceremony recently that COVID-19 has had on students,
took place for 31 women at the Wom- en’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua. The women completed var- ious educational programs including GED, GED tutor training, Kapi‘olani Community College Culinary Arts and Pu‘uhonua.
families and educators in Hawai‘i. Attendees at the graduation ceremo- ny included Gov. David Ige, first lady Dawn Amano-Ige, Chief Justice Mark
Pu‘uhonua is a college program through Windward Community Col- lege. It is funded by the Pu‘uhonua grant, a federal grant for at-risk wom- en. The women who completed the pro- gram earned the academic subject cer- tificate in psychosocial developmental studies.
Recktenwald and many others.
“These women have taken an import- ant step toward fulfilling their true poten- tial.I’mproudoftheirprogressandthe role the GEER program played in sup- porting these women, providing them with educational opportunities, employ-
The Hawai‘i Friends for Restorative Justice was able to expand and contin- ue important educational programing at WCCC with the help of the gover- nor’s emergency education relief grant awarded to them in August 2021.
ment, and well-being,” states Ige. Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety deputy director for corrections Tommy Johnson adds, “We could not be proud- er of all our graduates. These women worked hard to complete their classes. They are learning real-life job skills and now have what it takes to continue their education when they leave, and work towards a better life, not only for
GEER provides grants directly to ed- ucation entities in Hawai‘i to fund inno- vative initiatives and offset the impact
themselves, but for their families.”
For more information, visit
Attendees gather for a graduation at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua.
PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
John’s Upholstery
Helping the People and Businesses of Hawaii restore their favorite furniture for over 30 years
• Furniture Upholstery • Foam
• Custom Cushion Covers • Dining Chairs • Tropical and Designer Fabrics
facebook.com/hawaiipsd.
Time to Upgrade?
• Kitchens, Baths
• Full Service Design & Build • Custom Cabinets
• Custom Woodwork
• Media Centers
For Courteous, Reliable Service
Serving the best clients . . . Since 1979
262-5941
LIC #C-25855
@gavinwoodllc www.gavinwood.biz
CNC Routing, 5x10 Table. 52” Wide planing, sanding
Mark Gavin
Call, come in or email us for a free estimate today!
236-2218 • 46-138 Kahuhipa St.
Text: 271-2665 or Email: johnsupholstery@hawaii.rr.com