News for Education

Join Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center for a free, in-person workshop to help small businesses explore financing opportunities and support programs. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about funding pathways and connect directly with experts who can support your next steps. Learn about SBA, USDA, and state financing programs, including the 504 property loan and general-purpose 7a loan ...read more

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of three candidates to Gov. Josh Green to fill one Hawaiʻi Island seat for a five-year appointment beginning July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the state Senate. The finalists are: Chad Cabral, Makai Freitas, and Wendy Laros. Finalist biographies are available at the Candidate Advisory ...read more

Community members of all ages are invited to join the Kohala Center’s 2026 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day, taking place along the coastline at Niuliʻi in North Kohala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 AM - 1 PM.  The 2026 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences are designed to deepen our pilina with Hawaiʻi Island’s natural and cultural landscapes, create space for meaningful exchanges between ʻāina and ...read more

The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, has extended the entry deadline for its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest and will continue accepting posters until Thursday, April 30. The extension provides Hawai‘i Island kindergarteners through sixth graders more time to submit their original artworks illustrating this year’s theme “Make Every Drop Count” by showing how ...read more

Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center is hosting its 2nd Annual Healthcare Career Expo on Wednesday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kealakehe High School Gym. The event is free and open to the public. More than 40 local healthcare employers will be on site, representing a wide range of organizations actively hiring for positions across the island. Attendees will be able to meet directly ...read more

Experience ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through hula, mele, oli and interactive activities for all ages on March 7.KEAUHOU, HAWAIʻI (February 25, 2026) – Celebrate and experience ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keauhou Shopping Center. This finale of the 2026 Ola Ka ʻĪ statewide Hawaiian language fair series is hosted by Kanaeokana members, Ke Kula ʻo ...read more

On Thursday, February 19, at 6 PM, the Mamala Kai Foundation will present their monthly Reef Talk at The Thirsty Geko, hosted by Kona Brewing Co. February’s program, "Humpbacks in Hawai‘i: Behaviors & Ethical Interaction," will dive into the fascinating world of whale behavior and offer guidance on how to interact with these giants ethically and respectfully. This month’s featured speaker is ...read more

Join Salty Swim School on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8:08 AM for a free Ocean Swim Clinic at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay! This experience is open to first-time ocean swimmers, new to the Lavaman Triathlon, who are seeking ocean confidence for race day.  Limited to 50 participants! Reserve your spot now by scanning the QR code below or calling Salty Swim School at 808-319-8837. 

WAIMEA, HAWAII - As Hawaii Island employers continue to face labor shortages and increasing competition for talent, the Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) will host a professional workshop in Waimea focused on practical, skills-based workforce strategies. The workshop, “Building a Skills-Based Workforce: Strategic Hiring & Development,” will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The workshop will ...read more

The new degree and courses reflect the College of Business and Economics’ response to workforce demand for AI and analytics skills, and UH Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible AI development.  Beginning in the 2026 fall semester, the College of Business and Economics is launching a new AI concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration program that ...read more

Welcome to New Chamber Member, MPI Security Hawaii. At MPI Security, they’re proud to protect Hawai‘i’s homes and businesses with reliable, state-of-the-art security solutions. As a locally owned company, they bring island expertise and a commitment to excellence, offering services like security cameras, video monitoring, fire alarms, and more. With MPI Security, your safety is our priority, and ...read more

Welcome to Customized Curriculum by Kristen - New Chamber Member REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION We are a private company that tutors kids and designs curriculum that you need. We started in 2018 and have grown to teach over 100 children on the Big Island of Hawaii and on the mainland through online tutoring. We are not a tutor that helps with a one time homework question, or to help you study for ...read more

Kahaluʻu Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound. Civil Beat ArticleBy Paula Dobbyn/ December 31, 2024 A daughter of the Big Island’s Kailua-Kona region, Cindi Punihaole remembers when the ocean was teeming with life.  “My father taught me how to throw a net,” recalled Punihaole, now 74. “The sea ...read more

Journey with us to the heart of Kailua-Kona as we explore the beauty and sacredness of Kahaluʻu Bay! In this episode, Cindi Punihaole, director of The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, shares her personal relationship with Kahaluʻu, the value of aloha ʻāina (caring for the land) instilled by her family, and challenges that Kahalu‘u’s coral reefs face today. Join us as we learn simple ...read more