Education
Collaborating to prepare Hawai‘i’s children to become responsible, contributing adults
Following the 2019 Conference, leadership from the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative agreed to focus on early childhood learning as a key initiative. For more information on the initiative click here:
PreK – 12
The committee also focuses on teacher retention and formed a partnership with Landed, a company that helps teachers with home ownership. In 2020, the committee along with all CHANGE committee co-chairs agreed to focus on early learning as a goal for the Collaborative.
Jack Wong, Co-Chair
CEO of Kamehameha Schools
Terrance George, Co-chair
President & CEO of the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
Higher Education
This committee is focusing on creating workforce pathways so that students can be successfully placed in careers, and nontraditional students can receive certification that will lead to higher paying careers.
Most recently, the committee partnered with Maui Community College to form the Ka Holu HVAC program in response to the rising demand for air conditioning technicians. In just its first year, 15 students graduated from the program, earning them an industry certification.
Catherine Ngo, Chair
President & CEO of Central Pacific Bank
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