Construction Academy

Coordinator: Kenton Short (368-5368, kentons@hawaii.edu)

The Community College system in partnership with participating Department of Education high schools statewide on the islands of O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui, Lana’i, Moloka’i and Hawai‘i comprise the Construction Academy. Its mission is to prepare high school students with the technical, academic, and employability skills necessary to pursue a career in the construction industry through promoting employability in the building and construction field.

To do this, the Construction Academy utilizes a hands-on approach to learning that requires students to apply skills in math, communication, technology, problem solving, and most importantly, teamwork. Participating students who demonstrate proficiency in all identified course standards and student learner outcomes are awarded both high school and college credit. These students will be able to use the college credits they earned toward Honolulu Community College degrees in areas such as Carpentry (CARP) and Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies (AEC).

For more information, contact Kenton Short, (808) 368-5368, (808) 832-3700, kentons@hawaii.edu