A Hollywood director, Maui County Board of Supervisor and state House member, an influential labor and community leader, a couple who support students and their
Coming up in Hawaii’s construction industry as apprentices, drywaller Trisha Taketa and carpenter Vaneza Austria were usually the only women on their job sites where they received side glances from older, male construction workers.
A Hollywood director, Maui County Board of Supervisor and state House member, an influential labor and community leader, a couple who support students and their college aspirations, and a longtime athletic director are members of the 2023 Class of the Maui High School Hall of Honor.
Congratulations to: Top (L to R): Destin Daniel Cretton: The Award of Excellence; Bruce Uʻu: The Spirit of Maui; and Charles and Mitch Ota. The Saber Spirit Award. Bottom (L to R): Tom Tagawa. The Silversword Heritage Award; and Michael Ban. The Inspiration Award.
As demand for construction workers is estimated to rise due to housing and infrastructure initiatives, the Hawai’i Regional Council of Carpenters aims to attract more individuals to the trades through its pre-apprenticeship program.