Emerging CTE Programs

Top reasons to explore these high-demand, growing career paths
Higher pay
Opportunities for career advancement
Better work/life balance
Higher job satisfaction

Credentials of Value

The UH Community Colleges offer many different career and technical education (CTE) programs and career pathways to earn credentials of value. Explore these high-demand, high-growth industries that will provide you with job opportunities that will allow you to live and thrive in Hawai‘i.

Automotive Technology

Our Automotive Technology programs train students for employment in automotive service and repair.

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Information Technology

Computer Science is one aspect of our career-laddered, Information Technology programs, providing multiple entry and exit points for students to continue their studies, gain new skills and/or enter the workforce.

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Construction Trades and Carpentry

Our Construction/Trades programs offers students hands-on training in general building construction, and the opportunity to explore a wide range of specialties ranging from carpentry, drafting, welding and masonry to architectural engineering and CAD technology.

Welding

Our Welding Technology (WELD) program is designed to meet the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry level welders.

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Nursing

Launch an exciting career in the healthcare industry through our various Nursing Programs. Obtain training and licensure to become a practical nurse, registered nurse and more.

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Vet Tech

Our on-campus and hybrid Vet Tech programs teach the necessary skills of an entry-level veterinary technician to go on to careers in private veterinary practices, biomedical research, academia, and other health-related fields.

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Interested in joining an exciting and emerging career field?

Whether you want to begin a new career or re-skill for a career change, the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges have many degree pathways, programs and certificates.