“There is nothing more powerful than helping people fulfill their potential,” said Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas General Manager Ryan Nobriga. “The Ka Holu initiative increases the number of people who are qualified to fill skilled trades positions right here on Maui. That makes a huge impact on our economy.”
Accelerated career pathways
UH Maui College’s Ka Holu program offers accelerated career pathways for residents to move from minimum wage jobs to living wage jobs while responding to the in-demand workforce needs of local employers. The program integrates on-the-job and professional skills training with industry-recognized certifications to better prepare trainees for securing and keeping jobs.