The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Mānowai O Hanakahi program is currently accepting applications for its Youth Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Training course, to be held in Hilo Monday-Friday, June 26 – 30, from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at a location to be announced. Hawaiʻi Island youth age 15 and above are encouraged to apply. Applicants interested in marine health, stewardship and related marine careers will be given special consideration. The application deadline is Friday, June 23.

The course is made possible through funding from the National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Education and Training Mini Grant program.

For session information and an application, visit: http://stem.hilo.hawaii.edu/manowai, call 933-0707, or email hperry@hawaii.edu.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a course on Russian culture. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, from 5 – 6:30 p.m., July 5-26, at UH Hilo’s Kanaka`ole Hall, Room 112. The cost is $45.

Exploring Russian Culture will provide participants with an overview of Russian history, politics, food, drinks, literature, ballet, family traditions and superstitions. The class is interactive, with questions and discussion encouraged.

Instructor Olga Sideleva is a native of Russia who holds a Ph.D. in genetics, as well as professional certifications as a teacher and a cook in the Russian Federation.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers two end-of-summer youth programs.

Video Production is for ages 10-16, and will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 24 – 28, in UH Hilo’s UCB Room 125. Instructors Evan Clark, Artin Mardirousi and Adam Sydney, who have worked in the film, television and recording industries, will teach students how to produce a short informational video using an iPad. Subjects include developing a topic focused on current UH Hilo research, writing the script, storyboarding, directing, shooting video and editing. The cost is $250. Participants should bring a Generation 2 or newer iPad if available, along with lunch, water and snacks. Students may not leave campus during the program.

The Keiki Summer Series is for ages 8-10, and includes a mural project from 8 a.m. – noon and a science series from 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4, in UH Hilo’s PB-7 Meeting Room. Participants will create a permanent mural on the UH Hilo campus with elementary school art teacher Kellie Miyazu, then explore and experience the natural environment with sustainability educator Ilana Stout. The cost is $155 for the mural project, $115 for the science series, or $250 for both. Students should bring clothes and shoes that can get dirty, water in a reusable bottle, lunch, snacks and sun protection. All other materials will be provided.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a sitcom series class with professional screenplay evaluator Adam Sydney. Classes will be held on Thursdays, July 6-August 10, from 5 – 7 p.m. in UH Hilo’s University Classroom Building Room 331. The cost is $75.

Creating a Series: Sitcom 101 will teach participants how to produce an episode for a sitcom series from start to finish. Students will begin by brainstorming the show’s concept and establishing roles. They will then write the script, rehearse lines, build the set and shoot the episode.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo once again offers Frances Kai-Hwa Wang’s unique and popular writing workshops in July.

Writing from the Heart will include short writing exercises, tips and tricks that will teach students how to touch, move, persuade and provoke readers by looking at what inspires them. Classes will be held on Thursdays, July 6 – 20, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s UCB Room 104. The cost is $55.

Introduction to Creative Nonfiction will teach participants how to use literary techniques to tell nonfiction stories in a way that is dramatic and compelling. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, July 11-18, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s UCB Room 104. The cost is $35.

Wang is a writer, speaker, activist and multicultural educator who teaches at the University of Michigan. She is the author of Where Lava Meets the Sea—Asian Pacific American Postcards from Hawaiʻi.

A notebook and pen are required. For more information and to register, contact

CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers an introductory workshop on basic computer skills training. Classes will be held, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Monday, July 10, 12, 14 and 17, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s PB-7 (Computer Lab). Tuition is $75.

Basic Computer Skills Training for the PC, Part 1 is designed for those who are new to computers or brushing up on their skills to help find employment. Evan Clark, who has taught technology classes to adults for over 10 years, will cover a wide range of basic operations, including mouse navigation, opening and closing windows, powering on and off, accessing the Internet, saving files, setting up an email account, and transferring photos from a camera to a computer hard drive. The ability to operate a computer is required.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a workshop on basic computer skills training for Windows applications. Classes will be held July 19, 21, 24 and 26, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s PB-7 (Computer Lab). The cost is $75.

Basic Computer Skills Training for the PC, Part 2 is designed for individuals with an understanding of basic computer operations, and focuses on Windows core functions. Evan Clark, who has taught technology classes to adults for over 10 years, will show participants how to effectively manage their computer by using the basic Windows applications, including WordPad, NotePad, Task Manager, Calculator, Paint and Internet Explorer. Students will also learn how to protect their data, understand malware, and customize their computer.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a series of informative and practical classes on improving health and wellness.

The Science of Aging with geneticist Olga Sideleva explores the biology behind the aging process. Topics include how the body’s systems change with age, worldwide life expectancies, complications due to disease and progress in age research. Various “anti-aging” strategies, including supplements and exercise, will also be discussed. Classes will be held on Fridays, July 7 – 28, from 5- 6:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s Kanaka`ole Hall, Room 112. Tuition is $45.

Understanding Obesity with Olga Sideleva breaks down the complex science behind obesity, including its physiology, causes, consequences and available treatments. Students will gain a better understanding of obesity and the related factors, including hormones, body types, diabetes and genetics. Classes will be held on Mondays, July 10 –31, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in UH Hilo’s Kanaka`ole Hall, Room 112. Tuition is $45.

Practical Steps to a Better Life with psychologist Hugh Montgomery shows participants how to improve their health and well-being by implementing lifestyle changes. Participants will examine current life practices, work to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance and social well-being, and set personal goals. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, July 11 - August, 1 from 10 a.m. – noon in UH Hilo’s Kanaka`ole Hall, Room 112. Tuition is $65.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit

http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers Benefits of Beekeeping, a workshop series designed for anyone new to bees as well as those who have bees and are interested in new ways to relate to and care for them.

Part 1 will cover bee biology, Hawaiian honeybee history, introduction to treatment-free beekeeping, pests and diseases, and pollination. The field day gives participants an opportunity to visit a thriving apiary, observe effective hive management techniques, and to develop their relationship with bees. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, July 11-25, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. There will be a field day at Paradise Nectar Apiaries in Kapoho on July 29 from 9 am – 3 pm. Cost is $90 and includes the required textbook.

In Part 2, participants will expand their understanding of bee behavior and get invaluable hands-on experience in handling bees. Every student will get to practice inspecting hives while getting feedback and guidance from the instructor. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, August 1 – 15, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. There will be a field day at Paradise Nectar Apiaries in Kapoho on August 19 from 9 am – 3 pm. Cost is $90 and includes the required textbook.

A discount package for taking Parts 1 and 2 is available for $160. Students will need long pants, shoes, long sleeve shirt, hat, and gloves for the field days. Limited protective equipment will be available for use.

Instructor Jen Rasmussen has been caring for honey bees on Hawaiʻi Island since 2008. She has developed various methods of maintaining her hives without the use of chemicals or treatments.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hiloo College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management invites the public to a talk on soil acidity and the effects on soil health on Wednesday, July 5 at 4 p.m., in UH Hilo’s Science and Technology Building, Room 108.

Dr. Zed Rengel, professor of plant and soil science in the School of Agriculture and Environment at the University of Western Australia, presents “Soil Acidity: What is Happening Down Under?” Rengel will discuss why soils become sour (acidic), what can be done to minimize soil acidification and its adverse effects on soil health, how subsoil acidity is more complicated to address than topsoil acidity, and the impacts of different farming systems and crops. The talk will cover simple guidelines to assist farmer and gardener decisions about the acidification potential of their cropping systems, plant improvement for increased resistance, as well as the adverse effects of acid soils that will be of interest for agriculturalists, farmers, gardeners, and overall soil health and plant root system aficionados.

For further information, contact Dean Bruce Mathews, CAFNRM, at 932-7036.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites the public to a free informational lecture on iPhones and iPads for seniors on Tuesday, August 1, from 1-2 p.m., in UH Hilo's PB-7 (Computer Lab). Registration is required and is limited to the first 20 people.

The lecture is designed for seniors who are new to smart phone and smart tablet technology, as well as those with Apple mobile devices, who are interested in learning more about how to use them.

Glenn Grace, a 20-year instructor with SeniorNet, which specializes in senior education, will explain why he believes all most seniors need is an iPad and iPhone to connect them to the digital world with access to both the Internet and email. Terri Powell will discuss how seniors can use iPads to navigate the digital universe, and Greg Navarro will provide a demonstration of iPhone features followed by a preview of this fall’s release of the new iPhone 8.

Contact SeniorNet at 932-7928 or email seniornethilo96720@gmail.com to register.

For more information, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) has graduated to the next step in national recognition by attaining full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for a full eight years for the first time.

ACPE is the national accreditation body that evaluates all colleges of pharmacy in the nation. They sent the results after the June 21-24 Executive Board Meeting in Chicago to Chancellor Donald Straney and DKICP Dean Carolyn Ma.

“This is affirmation of the significance of maintaining excellence in all ways at UH Hilo,” said Chancellor Straney. “As DKICP passes the 10-year anniversary as the only College of Pharmacy in the Pacific Region, we can celebrate with all stakeholders, both at the University level and in the community, to recognize their hard work that has gotten us this far.”

DKICP was found to be “compliant” or “compliant with monitoring” in all 25 standards set by ACPE with no “partial” or “noncompliant” findings. In a prior ACPE evaluation in 2015, DKICP was granted full accreditation for two years with the provision that it was “contingent on continuous progress” and monitored by ACPE.

This year’s positive assessment was determined by a combination of a site visit as well as from a 110-page self-study compiled by faculty, staff, students, preceptors, administrators and community members from the Dean’s Advisory Council.

The ACPE survey team, representing faculty and administration from several notable pharmacy schools, practitioners in the field, and the ACPE accreditation staff, conducted the on-site evaluation in Hilo and Honolulu during the week of March 7-9.

According to their report, particular attention was made to the progress and changes that have occurred since the last focused on-site evaluation in fall 2014. It cited the appointment of a new dean as well as new chairs for each of the College’s departments.

The report to the Board noted that while research is still regarded critical activity for faculty, the College has revisited its mission and vision so that “evaluative expectations have been revised to more realistic levels.”

Other changes noted in the report include progress on construction for the College’s permanent building.

“As we all recall, accreditation was at risk previously when we couldn’t prove support for a permanent building,” Dean Ma said. “This time when the survey team visited, they could see concrete evidence that building has begun, and that we have a clear future. We are forever appreciative to the many members of our College, the community and the legislature who rallied behind us.”

Citing “good support” from the University, the report showed encouragement by future developments in interprofessional education, which includes working with members from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work and public health.

The accreditation term granted for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extends until June 30, 2025.

Students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo earned a pair of top three finishes at the 40th Annual HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) -International Leadership Conference held recently in Orlando, Florida. The gathering featured 10,000 participants from across the nation, including 230 delegates from Hawaiʻi, along with teams from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Canada.

UH Hilo’s top performer was Chrisovolandou Gronowski, who placed 1st in Behavioral Health. Lark Jason Canico took top 10 honors in Prepared Speaking.

In team competition, HOSA at UH Hilo members Leslie Erece Arce, Marjie Ann Retundo and Jerold Alexis Cabel, placed 3rd in the Public Service Announcement event with their 30-second PSA on “My Preparedness Story: Staying Healthy and Resilient!”

UH Hilo Alumna Amerfil Grace Acob presided as the Hawaiʻi HOSA Postsecondary Collegiate Voting Delegate and participated in the election of the upcoming National HOSA Executive Council. Lorelei Domingo served as a member of the National HOSA conference staff. The Hilo HOSA Chapter was also recognized for its participation in the HOSA Happening event, where local chapters are required to submit a newsletter showcasing their activities and achievements.

Competition resumes in January 2018 with the Hawaiʻi Island HOSA Regional Conference at UH Hilo. Next year’s International Conference will be held in Dallas, Texas.

Student pharmacists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) are now able to formally expand their educational experiences to the Land Down Under following an agreement with an educational partner in Australia.

UH Hilo has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Blackmores Institute, an academic and research organization headquartered in the northern Sydney suburb of Warriewood, New South Wales.

“We are excited to partner with Blackmores Institute,” said DKICP Dean Carolyn Ma. “This MOU signifies our commitment to giving our students the most competitive education possible while fulfilling our mission to establish a global identity.”

The agreement establishes a program called the “U.S. BI Student Pharmacist Intern Program” that promotes the exchange of international experiences. Students will have the opportunity to get credit through elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience courses, which all fourth-year students in the professional program must take before obtaining a Pharm.D.

“Blackmores Institute’s focus on advancing the knowledge and research on complementary medicine dovetails nicely with our own emphasis on natural products,” said Ma.

Blackmores Institute, with regional offices in Singapore and Malaysia, is the academic and professional arm of Blackmores Limited, an Australian natural health company. In addition to UH Hilo, the Institute also collaborates with Taylor’s University in Malaysia and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia.

Leslie Braun, director of Blackmores Institute, said that DKICP’s student pharmacist intern program supports their commitment to developing and delivering education that translates evidence into practical skills relevant to contemporary pharmacy practice and patient-centered care.

“Blackmores Institute welcomes this new MOU with UH Hilo as an opportunity to work with a like-minded body in advancing the quality use of complementary medicine in pharmacy practice,” Braun said. “We look forward to a mutually rewarding and productive collaboration with the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy.”

Ma said she looks forward to the possibility of expanding research and clinical practice opportunities among mutual partners.

“We already have in common working relationships with universities in Thailand, such as Chulalongkorn and Rangsit Universities, so we have a good start at developing new and exciting possibilities in the field of natural products health care,” Ma noted.

The first DKICP student pharmacists will travel to Australia for a six-week advanced fourth-year rotation later this fall.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosts a Fall 2017 Open House at the UH Hilo Old Gym on Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The public is invited to come and learn about Fall non-credit classes, meet instructors and register for classes. Anyone registering at the event will receive a 10 percent discount on tuition for eligible classes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Selected class demonstrations and presentations, including keiki boxing, hip hop, hula hoop fitness and genealogy will be featured. The full schedule is available at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs.

For more information, call CCECS at 932-7830 or email ccecs@hawaii.edu.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo announces Fall non-credit classes and programs designed especially for children:

• Beginners Boxing for Keiki with Perry Harada: For ages 8-12. Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m., August 31 – October 5. UH Hilo Old Gym. Cost is $55.https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/BoxingforKeiki.php

• Hip Hop for Kids with Max Belliard: For ages 7-12. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., September 6 – November 15 with no class on October 11. UH Hilo Old Gym. Cost is $65. https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/HipHopforKids.php

• Knitting Basics for Kids with Catherine Southern: For ages 8 and up. Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., September 9 – November 4 with no class on October 14. UH Hilo PB-7 Meeting Room. Cost is $75. https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/KidsKnitting.php

• Art for Keiki: Mixed Media 2 with Kellie Miyazu: For ages 8-10. Mondays, 4:30 – 6 p.m., September 11 – November 6 with no class on October 9. UH Hilo`s Kanaka`ole Hall Room 104. Cost is $115. https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/KeikiMixedMedia2.php

• Beginning Japanese Language for Children with Hiroko Igarashi: For ages 12 and up. Thursdays, 4:30 – 6 p.m., September 27 – November 16 with no class on October 12. UH Hilo College Hall Room 6. Cost is $140. This class requires the Genki 1 textbook.

https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/JapaneseforChildren.php

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers an introductory workshop on basic computer skills training. Classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Monday, September 11, 13, 15 and 18, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in UH Hilo's PB-7 (Computer Lab). Tuition is $75.

Basic Computer Skills Training for the PC, Part 1 is designed for those who are new to computers or brushing up on their skills to help find employment. Evan Clark, who has taught technology classes to adults for over 10 years, will cover a wide range of basic operations, including mouse navigation, opening and closing windows, powering on and off, accessing the Internet, saving files, setting up an email account and transferring photos from a camera to a computer hard drive. The ability to operate a computer is required.

Private and non-government employers/businesses may qualify for a 50% tuition waiver through the state’s Employment & Training Fund (ETF). For details, visit

http://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/home/employers/etf/micro/and apply at least 10 business days before the start of class.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.

The following students in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo received Dean’s List recognition for the spring 2017 semester:

Bishop Akao, Tiera Arakawa, Joshua Arizumi, Joshua Boranian, Edward Bufil, Pomaika`i Cathcart, Vincent Chang, Gema Cobian Gutierrez, Lexi Dalmacio, Alexandra Doi, Jesse Felts, Brandon Field, Kawaikapuokalani Genovia, Christian Grostick, Clarissa Guerrero, Johnny Jaime, Erin Kurdelmeyer, Jaylin Millan, Kassie-Lynn Miyataki, Kari Olson, Eissas Ouk, Nathan Pallett, Michael Pamatat, Maria Parker, Wesley Piena, Faamanu Puaina, Jacque Raymond, Connor Rhyno, Kaitlyn Rieber, Romance Romero, Salvatore Satullo, Kuupomaikai Stevens, Mark Tanouye, Emma Tiffan, and Jodie Van Cleave.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center (PAC) has unveiled its schedule of performances for the 2017-18 season, which begins on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. with the Yara Arts Group’s production of Shank’s Mare.

“This beautiful and very detailed production combines Japanese traditional puppetry, live video projection of miniature sets and an original score performed live on hammered dulcimer, Japanese shamisen and flute,” said PAC Manager Lee Dombroski.

The Okareka Dance Company from New Zealand will present MANA WAHINE on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. The all-female work utilizes dance, theatre and film to honor the essence of being a woman.

Abe Lagrimas Jr. will serve up his blend of jazz stylings on ukulele, vibes and drums accompanied by Dean Taba on bass and Noel Okimoto on drums and vibes on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Card to Hilo: Welcome to the season, will be presented on Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. Performers include the UH Hilo Kapili Choir and University Chorus under the direction of Amy Horst, the Orchid Isle Orchestra directed by Cathy Young and the Hilo Community Chorus under the direction of Tom McAlexander.

Closing out the fall portion of the season will be the son of the late, legendary Frank Zappa and Grammy® Award winning artist Dweezil Zappa. Zappa will perform with the UH Hilo Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Trever Veilleux, Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.

The PAC is also presenting a special event in the fall. The second annual Dance Collective, directed and produced by Dori Yamada, will feature performances by various Hawaiʻi Island choreographers and dancers, on Friday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.

The spring season begins on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. with a traditional Japanese arts concert by Shamisen Master Goshiro Kineya, featuring melodies and the theatrical music of Kabuki traditions performed on traditional instruments by more than 60 artists from Japan.

Lead artists Ova Saopeng and Leilani Chan will explore the plight and challenges of immigrants and refugees and open a dialog to promote healing when TeAda Productions presents Masters of the Currents on Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.

The Alt., comprised of renowned guitarist and songwriter John Doyle; noted flautist, singer and songwriter Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary, who is one half of the critically acclaimed Murphy Beds will perform Irish ballads and freshly discovered songs of the rich Irish tradition on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.

The season closes with the ‘local style’ comedy Aloha Las Vegas, directed by newly appointed UH Hilo Drama Assistant Professor Justina Mattos. Performance dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m.

Season subscription packages ranging in price from $70 to $156 will be available beginning August 29 by calling the PAC Box Office at 932-7490 or by ordering online at http//: www.artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu. Single tickets for all events will be available beginning September 19.

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a professional development workshop on Microsoft (MS) Office Essentials. Classes will be held Monday - Friday, September 11-15, from 5 – 8 p.m. in UH Hilo’s UCB Room 105. Tuition is $275 and includes a textbook.

The course is designed for individuals seeking to improve their Microsoft Office skills. Claire Akau, who has over 15 years of professional experience utilizing MS Office business applications, will provide students with hands-on training in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, to help differentiate themselves in today’s competitive job market. Certificates will be awarded following successful completion of the program. The ability to operate a computer and a USB flash drive are required.

Private and non-government employers/businesses may qualify for a 50% tuition waiver through the state’s Employment & Training Fund (ETF). For details, visit

http://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/home/employers/etf/micro/ and apply at least 10

business days before the start of class.

For more information and to register, call CCECS at 932-7830 or visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs/.