E ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kākou - Hawaiian Language Learning Opportunity

In partnership with the Office of Hawaiian Education (OHE) along with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE), the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges (UHCC) offers limited subsidized, introductory Hawaiian language and Hawaiian Studies college credit courses at no-cost to HIDOE employees.

All HIDOE mployees are invited to participate. Upon successful completion, participants are able to receive college credits.

The aim of the ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Initiative is to increase awareness of Hawaiian Language and the essential role it plays in Hawaiiʻs educational system.

If you need assistance at any time, please email (gouhcc@hawaii.edu) or text us at 808-210-4621.

View Summer 2024 Courses

Additional Details

If any employee is active as a UH student and receiving financial aid, this scholarship may be considered as part of the employeeʻs financial aid package.

Employee (student) is responsible for their own supplies, equipment, internet connection (if applicable), and transportation.

All students must comply with the University’s policies, procedures, and deadlines, including withdrawal deadlines.

Additional Requirements

Minimum B grade

The employee agrees to fully participate and complete all coursework upon enrollment into a Hawaiian language course funded by the Department. The employee must successfully complete the course with a B or better to continue to receive benefit.

Complete evaluation survey (google form)

The employee agrees to complete an exit survey at the end of the semester and no later than December 31st for Fall semester and May 31st for Spring semester.

Non-work hours for PD

PD opportunities must follow Department guidance which require that all Bargaining Unit 05 employees enrolling in Department funded courses must take place during non-work hours.