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Over 500 High School Students and 30 Businesses to Participate in St. Louis School’s First-Ever ClimbHI Exposure Fair and Hiring Blitz Today
Over 500 students from St. Louis School will participate in the school’s first-ever Exposure Fair and Hiring Blitz organized by Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI.
Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter for December
Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter for December featured ClimbHI.
Student Emergency Readiness Training Curriculum Launches on Maui
Over 200 students from Lahainaluna High School on Maui are enrolled in a new emergency readiness curriculum organized by Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI with the support of the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
Kauaʻi Holiday Events Include Parades, New Festival in Memory of West Side Historian
Parades on the East and West sides of the Garden Isle will bookend the month full of festivities, starting on Dec. 6 with the Lights on Rice, the annual Christmas parade in downtown Līhu‘e.
ClimbHI Launches Enterprise Program to Serve Special Education Students, Support Statewide Youth-Driven CPR Training Initiatives
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk leaders are recognized for pilot program participation
ClimbHI Exposure Fair Introduces Students to Varied Career Paths
Fifty students and teachers from seven schools across Hawaii Island, including Kohala High School, participated in the ClimbHI West Hawaii Exposure Fair on September 3.
Big Island LEI 2017
Big Island LEI 2017
T-Shirt Packing Party
T-Shirt Packing Party
2017-2018 LEI Compilation
2017-2018 LEI Compilation
Roosevelt LEI Assembly 2019
Roosevelt LEI Assembly 2019
Hawaii Island LEI 2023
Hawaii Island LEI 2023
Hawaii Island LEI 2024
Hawaii Island LEI 2024
Kauai LEI 2024
Kauai LEI 2024
Maui LEI 2024
Maui LEI 2024
Oahu LEI 2024
Oahu LEI 2024
HTA Work Wise Honolulu/Waikiki
HTA Work Wise Honolulu/Waikiki
HTA Work Wise West Oahu
HTA Work Wise West Oahu
Oahu LEI Program 2023
Oahu LEI Program 2023
HTA Work Wise Maui
HTA Work Wise Maui
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Work Wise Program Provides Jobs for Public High School Graduates and Students
ifty-three Maui and O‘ahu public high school graduates and students have received invaluable exposure to potential jobs and career pathways in Hawai‘i’s diverse visitor industry through the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s inaugural “HTA Work Wise” program in partnership with ClimbHI.
Kalani Students ‘Climb High’ With New Opportunities
Through nonprofit ClimbHI, Kalani High School students sort and recycle bottles from Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikīkī Beach Walk at RRR Recycling Services
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ClimbHI Hosts 150 Students for Maui Workforce Event
Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI partnered with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, as well as dozens of Maui businesses and organizations, to host its annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration program on Maui on Thursday.
Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines Combo is Good for Hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines announced in December an agreement to combine with Alaska Airlines. A Hawaiian aircraft passes an Alaska plane at the gates at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Dec. 4.
ClimbHI Hosts First Career Exposure Event for 600 West Hawai‘i Students
Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI partnered with West Hawai‘i high schools and businesses to host the first-ever West Hawai‘i Exposure Fair on Hawai‘i Island
ClimbHI Appoints New Director of Operations
ClimbHI, a workforce development nonprofit based in Honolulu, recently announced it has appointed Jen Gibo as its new director of operations.
100 Students in Hawaii Participate in Teen CERT Training
In October 2023, students from across Hawaii participated in Teen CERT training. The Teen CERT program trains students in emergency preparedness and basic response
Student Training Program “Climbs HI”
Fifty Farrington High School students were awarded Lean Six Sigma Certifications during a school ceremony on September 28.
ClimbHI Launches Program for High School Students at Made in Hawaii Festival
Hawaii workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI recently announced it has created a new learning opportunity for 50 Farrington High School students at the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival.
Pacific Inno – Fire Awards 2023
Meet the honorees in the Workplace category for this year’s Fire Awards.
ClimbHI LEI Career Fair 2023
ClimbHI LEI Career Fair 2023
Hawaii Island LEI 2023
LEI Hawaii Island 2023
Kauaʻi LEI Program 2023
LEI Kauai 2023
Maui LEI 2023
LEI Maui 2023
Hawaii Restaurants Provide ‘Overwhelming Support’ for UH Student-Athletes in Braddahhood and Sistahhood Grindz Program
For the past year, local entrepreneur Ryan Tanaka has been working to keep University of Hawaii athletes well-fed through Braddahhood and Sistahhood Grindz, an initiative he created to support student-athletes in collaboration with local restaurants.
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.
ClimbHI Hosts Hospitality Program for Big Island Students
Nearly 50 high school and college students participated at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.
High School, College Students Explore Career Option
More than 130 high school and college students from across Maui and Molokai learned about careers in hospitality and other industries during a free daylong event on Tuesday.
130 Students Meet Up with Hospitality Industry Professionals on Maui
Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI partnered with dozens of Maui businesses and organizations to host its Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) program on Maui today. More than 130 high school and college students from across Maui and Molokaʻi participated in a fast-paced schedule of activities.
Helping Students Climb To Success
Helping students climb to success.
‘Ramping It Up On Steroids:’ Defense Contractor Wants A Bigger Role In Hawaii’s Economy
Maui County businesses and organizations have donated $18,500 to sponsor 233 high school students to earn Service Excellence Certificates through the Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI.
Nonprofit ClimbHi Obtained Funding to Sponsor 233 Maui County Students
Maui County businesses and organizations have donated $18,500 to sponsor 233 high school students to earn Service Excellence Certificates through the Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI.
Five Questions with Julie Morikawa
Five Questions with Julie Morikawa. The founder of ClimbHI builds pathways that lead students toward their career goals.
ClimbHI Recognizes Leading Hawai‘i Schools, Educators and Businesses
Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI, in partnership with community, business and education leaders statewide, honored Hawai‘i schools, educators and businesses at the first-annual ClimbHI Bridge Awards Brunch in October at the Prince Waikiki.
ClimbHI Gets Mentioned in the Hawaiʻi DOE Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter
ClimbHI gets mentioned in the Hawaiʻi DOE Ho‘oha‘aheo Newsletter.
2022 ClimbHI Bridge Awards Ceremony
LEI Hawaii Island 2022
UH Mānoa Engineering Honored for Excellence in Education and Workforce Development
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Engineering was recognized as a top business in 2022 in education and workforce development by Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI.
Tourism Gets Career, Technical Education Pathway in Local High Schools
The education nonprofit ClimbHI is partnering with the state Department of Education, and tourism organizations to launch a new career readiness program for high school students next year.
Students Get a ‘Leap-Start’ into High-Demand IT Jobs
A new program is training University of Hawai‘i students to enter the critical, growing information technology (IT) sector by providing practical experience with the help of local companies.
ClimbHI Launches New Program Connecting Schools with Hospitality Industry Resources
Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me, a new statewide program that connects schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for high school students.
New Hospitality Program for High School Students Launched by ClimbHI
Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me, a new statewide program that connects schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for high school students.
New Program Connects Hawai’i Schools with Hospitality Industry Resources
Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me, a new statewide program that connects schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for high school students.
ClimbHI Builds School to Hospitality Job Pipeline with New Program
ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me, a new program to connect schools with resources to enhance education and job readiness for high school students statewide.
Nonprofit Launches Program to Help Students with Job Readiness, Hospitality Careers
A non-profit is teaming up with various organizations to increase job readiness for students throughout the state.
ClimbHI Launches New Hospitality For Me Program for High School Students
The nonprofit ClimbHI is launching a new program called Hospitality for Me, which provides a full suite of hospitality resources for high schools statewide, making hospitality education and job readiness a standard offering for students.
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.
Crystal Ozaki Wins Teaching Honor
A Kaua‘i educator received the Hospitality Educator Award from the Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI and the Hawai‘i Lodging &Tourism Association.
ClimbHI and HLTA Recognize Two Hawaii Educators with Hospitality Award
The Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association is proud to partner with ClimbHI to offer this scholarship for a second year. The educators who were selected this year are excellent by every measure of the word, and we are pleased to be able to help them to learn more about our state’s top industry.
KHS Teacher Wins Hospitality Educator Award
Crystal Ozaki, a teacher at Kaua‘i High School for the past seven years, was named one of the two winners.
Inspiring Youth To Soar In The Tourism Industry
The day after his graduation from Kaua`i High School in 2018, Jaykob Naka`ahiki-Young woke up early to start his 7 a.m. shift at Marriott’s Kaua`i Beach Club’s front desk.
Mayor Victorino Announces Grants for Youth Programs, Leadership Development
Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three grants to three nonprofit groups, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $84,000 for Maui County youth programs and leadership development.
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.
LEI Hawaii Island 2022
LEI Hawaii Island 2022
LEI Kauai 2022
LEI Kauai 2022
LEI Maui 2022
LEI Maui 2022
LEI Oahu 2022
LEI Oahu 2022
Local Nonprofit Sees Increase in Career Opportunities for Students During 1st Year of Online Portal
The local nonprofit ClimbHI continues to connect students to career opportunities with local businesses and organizations. The organization has grown since starting in 2009 and recently marked the first anniversary of its Bridge online portal — which it says has dramatically increased participation in its programs.
ClimbHI Continues to Expand Virtual Career Training Portal
ClimbHI conceptualized the ClimbHI Bridge online portal in 2019, with an official launch in December 2020 in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education, and funding from the Hawaii Executive Collaborative.
ClimbHI Bridge Expands to Reach Thousands of Students, Educators, and Businesses in its First Year; Top 2021 Participants Recognized
A hospitality certificate program for Hawaii high school students has been renewed for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Hawaiʻi Public Radio Bytemarks Café
We’ll find out how TRUE is also working with ClimbHI to help develop the next generation information technology workforce.
Helping Students ‘Climb’ to Success
A hospitality certificate program for Hawaii high school students has been renewed for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Women Who Mean Business – Julie Morikawa
Julie Morikawa, President of ClimbHI
Hospitality Workforce Development Program Expands in High Schools
A hospitality certificate program for Hawaii high school students has been renewed for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Hawaii Hospitality Businesses and Organizations Join New Effort to Support Service Excellence Certificate Program, Reaching nearly 1,000 Students this Fall
Launched in 2020 by ClimbHI, the Certificate was renewed by the DOE for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Hawaiʻi Hospitality Industry Sponsors Certificate Program for HS Students
Hawaiʻi high school students can receive credentials from a nationally renowned hospitality program this year for free due to new sponsorships from hospitality industry leaders.
8 Things Hawaiʻi Companies Should Know About Hiring Interns
How to start a program, paid vs. unpaid interns, college students vs. high schoolers, and more. Plus five tips for students.
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.
Together We Move Mountains Alumna Partners with Cornell in Hawai‘i
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 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 Recognizes Businesses for Excellence in Workforce Development
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 for Workforce Development
The new award recognizes excellence 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.
Julie Morikawa and ClimbHi for our Youth (Hospitality Hawaii)
ClimbHI Helping Hawaii’s Youth. The host for this episode is Jon Conching. The guest for this episode is Julie Morikawa.
ClimbHI, HLTA Launch New Award for Hawaii Educators
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.
ClimbHI and HLTA Recognize Two Hawaii Educators with New Hospitality Award
The award provides immersive industry experiences and mentorship, and includes a $1,000 stipend.
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
The 2016 graduate of Waipahu High School on the island of Oahu was inspired when she joined the Leadership, Exploration and Inspiration (LEI) Program offered by ClimbHI, a nonprofit based in Honolulu that gives young people the chance to explore careers in Hawaii’s number one industry: tourism.
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...
Announcements: The Kona Historical Society’s to Hold Annual Membership Meeting
Announcements: The Kona Historical Society’s to Hold Annual Membership Meeting by Staff | West Hawaii Today March 14, 2021The Kona Historical Society’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held Friday. The members-only virtual event via Zoom will run 5:30 to 6:30 p.m....
Annual ClimbHI Hospitality Industry Student Event Goes Virtual April 9
Businesses are encouraged to register for the 9th-annual Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) Program.
Enhancing Workforce Opportunities – Fern White Uses ClimbHI Bridge to Connect Business, Nonprofit Leaders with Students
Enhancing Workforce Opportunities Fern White Uses ClimbHI Bridge to Connect Business, Nonprofit Leaders with Students by West Hawaii Today March 10, 2021Students learn about the hospitality industry during a ClimbHI event in 2019 at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort....
Julie Morikawa named ‘Woman of the Year’ by Women in Lodging and Tourism
Julie Morikawa named ‘Woman of the Year’ by Women in Lodging and Tourism by Christina O'Connor | Pacific Business News February 26, 2021Julie Morikawa, president and CEO of ClimbHI (c) Eugene TannerThe Hawaii Chapter of Women in Lodging and Tourism has named Julie...
KITV – ClimbHI In It Together
ClimbHI In It Together By KITV February 19, 2021
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...