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Good Jobs Hawai‘i Offering Free Creative Industries Training

Good Jobs Hawai‘i is offering new classes in production accounting, 3D rendering, esports, UX/UI design, and ADA compliance fundamentals. These classes are open to Hawai‘i residents for free. Classes start August 2024, so be sure to register at goodjobshawaii.org while spaces are available. Click here to view the full DBEDT announcement with further details.

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Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant

For more information see kauaiforward.com/sbeeg In partnership with the Kauaʻi Economic Development Board (KEDB) and the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC), the County of Kauaʻi Office of Economic Development is excited to announce the launch of the Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant (SBEEG). This grant will operate alongside KIUC’s Commercial Retrofit Program, which provides…

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Hoʻolauleʻa No Ka Honua on April 22

Join us in this free `Ohana Event to celebrate Earth Day! Let’s honor all the people and groups that work to sustain our island’s community food systems and improve our long-term sustainability. Ho`olaule`a no ka Honua will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm on the KCC campus, mauka side.  Activity…

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2024 Ho’olaule’a No Ka Honua: A Celebration for the Earth

Join us for a free ‘Ohana Day event, Ho’olaule’a no ka Honua, A Celebration for the Earth, on April 20th from 10 am to 1 pm at Kauai Community College (KCC). This cross-organization collaborative event, hosted by the County of Kaua’i, Office of Economic Development, Kaua’i Community College, and Kaua’i Economic Development Board, aims to…

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Project planning and development training

JULY 23 – 25, 9AM – 3PM | anapacific.org LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development is partnering with the Administration for Native American’s (ANA) Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance Center to host a no-cost, three-day Project Planning and Development (PPD) training at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Conventional Hall from July 23 to 25,…

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OED Seeks Climate Communications Associate for Community Engagement

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development (OED) is seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our team as a Climate Communications Associate. Funded through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, this full-time position will design and implement outreach strategies to share and engage vulnerable communities about OED’s climate projects. The range of projects includes invasive…

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Good Jobs Hawai‘i Offering Clean Energy & Skilled Trades Trainings!

The Good Jobs Hawai‘i initiative is launching Clean Energy and Skilled Trades Trainings for Spring 2024. See full details in flyer below, and the trainings can be accessed virtually: Renewable Energy Certificate Join the statewide Photovoltaic (PV) Associate training program designed for renewable energy career pathways, including the opportunity to take the NABCEP PV Associate…

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Climate Ready Hawai’i

The State’s Climate Commission is kicking off the Statewide Climate Action Plan (CAP) that will help us to achieve our climate goals in a clean and equitable manner. Reaching these goals will require significant societal shifts and so we need your voice to make sure we are uplifting local communities while making a cleaner, more…

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URGENT: The Kauai Emergency Management Agency Announces Requests for Residents and Businesses Affected by the April 2024 Flood to Complete Damage Reporting Form

To all residents and businesses affected by the recent flooding in our community, your prompt action is crucial. The Kauai Emergency Management Agency is urgently requesting that you complete a damage reporting form. Your input is invaluable in assessing the full extent of the damage caused by the April 2024 flood. By providing accurate and…

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