“Skilled trades” refer to occupations that require specialized training and technical expertise in areas such as construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and welding. A new analysis shows the critical role that skilled trades play in Hawaiʻi’s economy and their impact on the state’s infrastructure development, maintenance, and repair today and into the future. In total, the […]
Preschool for Every Keiki
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation’s education grantmaking primarily focuses on the K-12 through higher education pathways for students. But sometimes, an opportunity is too good to pass up. This is certainly the case with our recent investment (of time more than money) in the effort to dramatically expand preschool access in Hawaii. Why is this […]
Windward Community College Enrollment
Nestled at the base of the Ko’olau mountain range lies the emerald campus of Windward Community College. Celebrating its 50th birthday, this institution serves as the gateway to higher education for residents of Ko’olauloa and Ko’olaupoko. Early in the pandemic, though, troublingly low student enrollment rates plummeted even further. We sought to meet the challenge […]
Own Your Own Future Grant Opportunity
Parents and caregivers play a key role in promoting upward mobility and motivating their children to think about future employment. When families are involved and engaged in their child’s education, students are more likely to improve their attendance, earn higher grades, graduate, and go to college. With the rapidly changing economy and the often-challenging college […]
Public Schools Show Encouraging Recovery
Hawaii Strive HI data and test results were released last week. We now know that students are recovering from learning struggles made worse by the pandemic but they are no means where they should be in order to be ready for college and the workplace. Today, the National Assessment of Education Progress was released. These […]