UH Community Colleges

"One of the best moments as a teacher is seeing that spark."

If you share Meleana’s passion for inspiring our keiki, the Hoapili Teacher Pathways program is your sign to start. We’re making the journey to becoming a licensed elementary school teacher easier for future educators across the state!

- Tuition-Free core online courses.
- 100% Online classes scheduled after-work hours.
- No prerequisites or prior experience needed to start.

Your journey to shaping the future of our keiki starts right here.

Visit UHKumu.org to sign up today!

Ciera Adversalo-Clarke once sat in classrooms at Windward Community College wondering if she was on the right path.

Today, she’s a transfer counselor at Windward Community College, supporting students with the same care and encouragement she once received.

Now she’s helping the next generation move forward with confidence—one conversation at a time. uhcc.hawaii.edu/transfer

Start here. Go beyond.

Life can change in an instant—but the right start can change everything.

Meet David Grupen. He began at Honolulu Community College before transferring to William S. Richardson School of Law where he discovered his passion for helping others through law and public service.

Today, he’s using that path to make a real impact in the community.

Start here. Go beyond. uhcc.hawaii.edu/transfer

Bruce Torres-Fischer’s journey shows what’s possible when you start Hawai`i Community College

With a focus on ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and preserving local voices, he built a path that carried him all the way to a PhD at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

His story is rooted in culture, community, and the belief that our voices deserve to shape the future of Hawaiʻi.

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As a first-generation student, Leilani didn’t walk into college with a roadmap—just determination.

At Leeward Community College, she found more than classes. She found mentors, peers, and a community that helped her bridge her way to University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Her journey is proof that small beginnings can lead to powerful destinations.

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For Dexter, success wasn’t about leaving home—it was about giving back to it.

He started at University of Hawai'i Maui College and continued his journey with University of Hawaii - West Oahu—all while staying rooted on Maui.

Now he’s focused on making an impact in his own community and helping the next generation succeed right where they are.

Start here. Go beyond.

The future of tech doesn’t start somewhere else—it starts here. Jenny began at Kapiʻolani Community College, transferred to UH Manoa College of Engineering debt-free, and today she’s building a career in tech.

Her journey is proof: you don’t have to go far to go big.

Start Here. Go Beyond
uhcc.hawaii.edu/transfer