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3 Questions with Julie Morikawa of ClimbHI

ClimbHI, a Hawaii-based nonprofit organization founded in 2009, aims to inspire young people to finish high school and pursue post-secondary education or employment through a range of workforce development and hiring programs.

For LEI Students, It’s The ‘Climb’

After graduating from the culinary program and cooking in events such as the Big Island Chocolate Festival. Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hilo Classic Food Show and more, Lagpacan gained first-hand experience in a professional kitchen as a pastry cook at the Fairmont Orchid.

ClimbHI LEI Event Returns to HCC, Outer Islands

ClimbHI, a Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofi t, hosted its 10th annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) hospitality industry program April 5 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

A Public-Private Partnership that Actually Works

ClimbHI launched the ClimbHI Bridge with support from the Hawaii Executive Collaborative in late 2020 as a way to connect students and teachers with businesses for workforce development opportunities.

ClimbHI Honors Hawaii Businesses and Educators

Hawaii workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI is recognizing three Hawaii businesses /organizations and three educators for their involvement with ClimbHI Bridge, an online career portal reaching students statewide.

ClimbHI and HLTA Recognize Two Hawaii Educators with New Hospitality Award

Hawaii workforce development’s nonprofit ClimbHI has partnered with the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) to recognize two educators, Alyssa Alcos from Waiÿanae High School (WHS) and Fern White, a West Hawaiÿi District Resource Teacher for Career & Technical Education programs with a new award.

Kamaʻāina Economic Recovery Stories

Workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI and the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association have teamed up to create a new award to provide learning experiences and mentorship in hospitality to Hawaii educators.

HLTA – Mufi’s Message

HLTA and ClimbHI awarded $1,000 scholarships to two outstanding educators to gain experience in and understanding of our industry.

A Visitor Industry that Inspires Students

As Hawaii legislators consider a wide range of cuts to cultural, educational, safety and research programs run by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), it is critical to understand how this will affect our keiki today and for generations to come.

ClimbHI Holds First Virtual Event

ClimbHI Holds First Virtual Event By Jennifer Sudick | khon2.com March 31, 2021Hawaii workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI is hosting its first-ever virtual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) hospitality industry program on April 9, 2021, for up to 2,000...

Helping Teens Climb Higher

Helping Teens Climb Higher By Julie Morikawa| MidWeek March 31, 2021As a junior at Mililani High School, Raven Petersen attended her first Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration event, which was organized by Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI. The...

Program Open to Students Interested in Hospitality Industry

Program Open to Students Interested in Hospitality Industry ClimbHI interview on KHON2 By Nexstar Inc. | khon2.com March 19, 2021Even in high school, Geraldine “Denden” Ilan knew she wanted a career in sharing aloha. The 2016 graduate of Waipahu High School on the...

Tourism-Focused Workforce Development Event Moves Online This Year

Tourism-Focused Workforce Development Event Moves Online This Year by Christina O'Connor | Pacific Business News March 17, 2021Students learn about the hospitality industry during a ClimbHI event in 2019 at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. ClimbHI Bridge, which was...

ClimbHI Finds New Ways to Connect Amid Covid

ClimbHI Finds New Ways to Connect Amid Covid By Christina O'Connor | Pacific Business News February 18, 2021When workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI first launched its virtual career training portal in 2019, President and CEO Julie Morikawa envisioned that it...

ClimbHI Connects Public School Students To Career Resources

ClimbHI Connects Public School Students To Career Resources By Staff and Wire Reports | Hawaii Tech January 18, 2021Students at public high schools across the state can now connect with career opportunities through an online portal. Under a new partnership between the...

Hoʻomaikaʻi to our 2021 Woman of the Year!

Hawai‘i Women in Lodging & Tourism Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association | WIL's February Newsletter February 01, 2021Quote of the Month:There is power in allowing yourself to be known and heard in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice.Advice from a...

ClimbHI Bridge Steers Students Toward Careers

ClimbHI Bridge Steers Students Toward Careers by Duane Kurisu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser December 20, 2020Public school students are getting a leg up on career opportunities through an online portal known as ClimbHI Bridge, which links educators with local businesses...

ClimbHI Bridge Help Keiki Climb Higher

ClimbHI Bridge Help Keiki Climb Higher By Stephanie Shinno | The Garden Island September 17, 2020Students meet Gov. David Ige in Honolulu at a pre-COVID-19 ClimbHI event. (Photo courtesy of ClimbHI)LIHU‘E — Julie Morikawa, president of ClimbHI Bridge, appreciates the...

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Hawaii preserves the island in means of taking care of their people and those who wish to experience the true meaning of aloha. Over time, Hawaii eventually became the most desirable destination to visit, putting the hospitality and tourism as the leading industry on each of the islands. ClimbHI’s effort to promote jobs to local Continue Reading

Sheralyn Soliven University of Hawaii, Maui College April 28, 2017

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