Career Exploration & Workforce
Hawai'i Career Explorer
Utilize this website to assist in understanding: Industry Growth, Lifestyle, Education Attainment, Skills and Interest for specified careers.
Other Career Resources
HIRENET Hawaii: https://www.hirenethawaii.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
Find information about finding a job, exploring different careers, and alternative post-high school paths for youth.
UHCC: http://uhcc.hawaii.edu/college_career/
Wide variety of helpful services such as RIASEC test, JOB readiness tutorials, Samples of Resumes
Federal Student Aid Career Search: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/careers/search
Hawai'i is Hiring: https://www.hawaiiishiring.com/internships-and-apprenticeships/
Great resource to find internships & apprenticeships in Hawai'i in your desired field of work.
Career Seekers Apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder
Great way to find local and U.S. continental apprenticeship programs available for YOUR specific trade!
Good Jobs Hawai'i: https://uhcc.hawaii.edu/goodjobshawaii/training.php
Offers certification training and credit courses towards job licensing in Healthcare, Technology, Skilled Trades, Clean Energy, Creative Industries
FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS (age 16+): https://uhcc.hawaii.edu/goodjobshawaii/highschool.php
PATCH CDA Pathways Program: https://www.patchhawaii.org/patch-cda-pathways-program/
Offers a unique opportunity for high school students and early childhood practitioners to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential before graduating high school
Keiki O Ka 'Āina Apprenticeship Program: www.koka.org; link to flyer | link to brochure
Offers PAID opportunity to earn an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, National CDA credentials
Open to High School Seniors age 17+ who have a passion to work with young children
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Employment
APPLY HERE. Applications are due February 14, 2024. Time-sensitive!!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
KUPU x Hawai'i Youth Conservation Corps: link to apply
Must be age 17 by June 3, 2024
Program dates: June 3-July 21, 2024
$16/hour + overtime pay
City & County of Honolulu Summer Employment Program: link to apply
Summer Fun Employment positions
Apply by May 1; Job starts May 22 & ends Aug 3
First Aid Certification required; check out these options:
Honolulu Community College Auto Academy (Summer): link to site | promo video
Interested to learn more? Email: rsilva1@hawaii.edu
Career Exploration
Find out a little about who you are and what types of jobs may fit your personality by taking the RIASEC. You can even explore careers to see which career appeals to you.
Resume and Interviews
Create your own resume below with tips & information to help you!
LINKS TO SAMPLE RESUME TEMPLATES
(source: indeed.com)
Resume Samples by Job Type: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resume-samples
FREE Resume Builder: https://www.indeed.com/create-resume OR https://resumebuilder.indeed.com/
Writing your Resume
When writing a resume grab the employer/recruiter attention. Sell your education, skills and accomplishments. Show the organization that you are a perfect match for the type of job/project they are requiring. Write the resume that will get you the interview. Downloadable sample resume can be found here
Adventures in Education: Sample Resumes
Provides free resources to help aid you in the resume writing process.
College Board: Parts of a Resume (link)
Power Word Bank: Use these words to describe your skills to amp up your resume!
Job Interview
Helpful Hints
conduct research on the potential employer/organization
Review common interview questions and prepare responses
Dress for success
Arrive on time and relaxed for the interview
Make good first impressions
Be authentic, confident, concise
Remember the importance of body language
Sell yourself
Thank interviewer(s)
A more in depth look these items were taken from Quintessentials, 10 Best Job Interview Tips for Jobseekers
Essential Soft Skills_Handout.pdfEmployment
Working can help give you experience in a related field of interest and help develop work habits that will benefit you post-highschool. The following is a small list of links to job opportunities nearby.
Under the Hawaii Child Labor Law, a work permit or child labor certificate is required for working minors until they reach 18 years of age. There is no charge for the certificate. There are two types of certificates, depending upon the age of the minor. For more information and applications, click here.
Job Search Tips
Information obtained from Balance.com to read entire article https://www.thebalance.com/job-search-tips-for-high-school-students-2060904
Donʻt be shy! Let people know you are looking for a job. Some are not advertised and shared by word of mouth
Start close to home
Keep an open mind allowing yourself to try different jobs opens up your experience and "hey, you may like it!"
Check the rules--refer to Hawaii Child Labor Law
Job search online
Apply for a lot of jobs! Many times, you do not get your first choice and putting out application to various employment opportunities can be helpful
Be flexible
Volunteer