The Maui News

The University of Hawaii Maui College will launch a free, two-week summer program to allow students to learn about a specific chosen career field.

Open to all 2023 high school graduates and high school students who will graduate in 2024 and 2025, the Hana Lima Career Exploration Program will run from July 10-21. Sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily, with class supplies and lunch provided and transportation available for students who live in Kihei, Lahaina and Upcountry, according to a news release from the college on Monday.

Courses to choose from include car detailing; car repair; construction — carpentry and painting; culinary arts — basic cookery and baking; disciplines of tattoo artist and art design; entrepreneurship — business development; esthetics — facials, nails and eyelashes; exploration of creative media; la’u lapa’au and agriculture.

“All those completing the program receive a valid industry credential and one college credit in employment,” said Mark Malone, one of the program coordinators. “Perhaps even more important, these young people will learn life success strategies that will prepare them for the workforce in their chosen pathway and tools of their trade that they can use for future work opportunities.”

To register for the program, visit go.hawaii.edu/dSX.

The program is sponsored by the Native Hawaiian Education Association.