Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship - PACEHawaii

PACE is hiring Student Assistants.

We’re looking for students who are motivated, reliable, and ready to be part of a fast-paced team.

Open roles:
Admin/Fiscal (Job #4585)
Support daily operations and assist with fiscal tasks. Best for students who are organized and detail-oriented.

Marketing/Admin (Job #4584)
Help create content, manage Mailchimp campaigns, and represent PACE across platforms.

Graphic Designer (Job #83687)
Design graphics and visual materials used across events, programs, and digital channels.

Media Assistant (Job #257302)
Film, edit, and produce video content for social media and storytelling.

Search “PACE” on SECE to apply.

Build hands-on experience, create work you can add to your portfolio, and be part of the team behind PACE programs.

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Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition finalists.

Makai Aquatics
Kent Glover (Marine Biology), Jonah Sheridan (Community Member), Sarah Benimana (Tropical Plant & Soil Science)

Hexcelerate
Lionel Derrick Roxas (Computer Science), Gabrielle Dang (Computer Science)

Kumu Planning Systems
Ernest Bethe IV (Urban & Regional Planning)

Paniolo
Cameron Holt (Communication), Jaidon Matthews (Entrepreneurship)

These teams advanced through weeks of mentorship, workshops, and pitch development to reach the final stage of UHVC.

Mahalo to all teams who participated this year. Your ideas and progress shaped this competition.

Mahalo to our title sponsors, HEI and Hawaiian Electric, for supporting student entrepreneurship across the University of Hawaiʻi system.

Build your idea, test it with real feedback, and compete for cash prizes and resources at next year’s UH Venture Competition.

Kalo Grant is closing, events are coming up—make your move this week.

The results are in. Meet the 2026 UH Venture Competition Semi-Finalists.

These student teams are moving on to the next round of UHVC as they continue refining their ventures and preparing for the finals. Swipe through to see the teams advancing this year.

Title sponsors: HEI and Hawaiian Electric.

Bootcamp 2: Financial Foundations for Startups

Ready to pressure-test your numbers?

Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00–11:30 am at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center for a focused session on the financial drivers behind startup growth.

This workshop covers:
• Revenue streams and pricing models
• Cash flow management
• EBITDA fundamentals
• Sustainable growth strategies
• The cash conversion cycle

Learn directly from Kyle J. Shelly, Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Banking, and Daniel Kaanana, Vice President and Corporate Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking.

Title Sponsor: HEI and Hawaiian Electric

Register with the link in bio.

System Design for Social Innovation

Join us on 3/5/2026 from 4:30–6 PM for an interactive workshop with Alec Wagner. Learn how to use systems mapping to analyze social and environmental challenges, design context-aware solutions, and build tools that move ideas into action.

Open to UH students across all majors.

Register now to reserve your spot.

What does a career in sustainability actually look like?

Join us for Talk Story: Careers in Sustainability and meet professionals working in climate, environmental impact, social impact, and mission-driven roles. Hear how they got started, what their work looks like day-to-day, and where opportunity is growing.

Open to all UH students. Any major.

March 10, 2026
4:30–6:30 PM
Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center (Level 2)

Structured networking, open networking, and light pūpū provided.

In collaboration with Elemental Impact, Hawaii Leadership Forum, and the Student Sustainability Council at UH.

Register and start building connections that align with your values (link in bio)

Money decisions don’t wait until after graduation.

Join us for Level Up Your Financial Literacy and build practical skills you can use now — from budgeting and intentional saving to understanding credit cards, credit scores, and investing basics.

Featuring iGRAD, a free financial literacy platform available to UH students.

Led by Summer Lee, Faculty Advisor for the 3D Wealth and Financial Literacy Program at PACE Collaboration.

February 25, 2026
4:30–6:00 PM

Open to UH students. Register through the link in our bio.

Kalo Grants Round 5 applications are due March 1, 2026.
Funding is available to support early testing, iteration, or next steps for your venture. Open to UH students from all disciplines. Submit your application by the deadline.

Apply now.