Registration is now open for the HGCI environmental education workshop for

students and teachers!

JUNE 5 - 8, 2012

9 am  - 3 pm

Deadline to apply is May 4

This unique course will match teachers with promising students (of their choice) who are interested in green careers. Teachers and students will participate in field trips to be exposed to green work/education sites and will receive training and supplies in building a simple aquaponic system (valued at >$200) to support STEM education.

 - See real-life work experiences outside of the classroom

 - Expand green employer networks

 - Shape the next generation of employees to be equipped with essential workforce skills in green careers

Registration fee partially covers supplies and lunch on all days:

$40/teacher (includes required book); $20/student. (Please do not send payment until you are accepted.) 

***Teachers may earn three PDE3 credits upon completion of all requirements.***

Download the following information:

- Informational flyer

- Teacher application form

-    -  Student application form

      - Course syllabus for professional development (for teachers only)

This session of HGCI is conducted by Mālama Learning Center in partnership with Leeward Community College and the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association. Funding for this program is made possible by a grant from the State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

IS 299 “Exploring Green Careers in Hawai`i” is helping students increase their knowledge and skills in their `āina-focused career interest. Students have designed their own projects, which show how their pursuit of a “green” career will lead Hawai`i to a more sustainable future. They chose from projects that focused on directed reading/research, internships, service learning, or apprenticeship with a cultural practitioner.

Download the course flyer and outline.

Funding for this program is made possible by a grant to the Mālama Learning Center from the State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.  

Over the holidays, while most students were snoozing in or hitting the beach, 23 high school and college students from Leeward and West O`ahu schools woke up very early to attend the Hawai'i Green Collar Institute Winter 2011 Program, which focused on green jobs in the marine (ocean) sector. 

Similar to our past HGCI sessions, students were exposed to a variety of sites and professionals - and participated in hands-on projects - to give them a better understanding of environmental issues and their potential solutions. This session focused on marine systems (such as aquaculture, marine biological research, coastal restoration, wetland management, and ocean energy). The students visited and heard from more than a dozen professionals at NOAA ship Hi'ialakai, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Oceanit, The Nature Conservancy, Kako'o 'Oiwi, Paepae O He'eia, Leeward Community College. Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, and the City and County of Honolulu Environmental Services Division.

The Winter 2011 session of HGCI was made possible by generous grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Islands Regions Marine Education and Training Program, Na Lei Aloha Foundation, State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, as well as the hospitality of site hosts.

See the Hawai`i Green Collar Institute blog to learn more about their awesome experiences!

And watch our video, created by Outside Hawai'i and aired on OC16!

See the flyer for more information or contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org or call: 692-8200 ext. 2267 if you have any questions about the program.

Mahalo nui loa to the students and speakers/hosts who participated in our latest Hawai'i Green Collar Institute program during Fall break, October 3-8, 2011, Monday - Saturday from 8 am to 2:30 pm on most days. We worked with 20 fantastic high school students (grades 9-12) from Leeward/West O'ahu schools (Kapolei High, Waipahu High, Nanakuli High, Wai'anae High, and Kamaile Academy).

The sessions met at Mālama Learning Center's portable on the campus of Kapolei High School, but most days students were out in the field learning from experts in the areas of agriculture, watershed (forest) and ocean conservation, waste/recycling, and alternative energy. They also learned about college and career planning, resume writing, and job interview skills. It was an eye- and mind-opening experience for students wondering if a green career is in their future.

This was our fun schedule for the week:

October 3 - Introduction; inspiration presentation by John Leong, founder of Pono Pacific and Kupu Hawai'i, and a field trip to MA'O farm in Wai'anae to learn about sustainable agriculture.

October 4 - Theme on waste/recycling -- Tours of PVT landfill (construction and demolition waste) and ReUse Hawai'i (reusing construction waste), and a hands-on activity on composting.

October 5 - Visit Leeward Community College and attend the College/Job Fair; then go to Waikiki Aquarium to see the new exhibits on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and learn about ocean/marine careers at the aquarium.

October 6 - Theme on forest conservation -- Visit a state forest reserve in Wai'anae and participate in hands-on activities to take care of the forests. Learn from forest conservation managers.

October 7 - Theme on alternative energy production and energy conservation -- Learn about electric vehicles and visit Oceanic Cable to see their new PV parking lot and LEED Gold facilities.

October 8 - Program conclusion on how to apply for college and jobs and getting your foot in the door for green jobs.

To learn more, please see our blog.

We would not have been able to conduct this session of HGCI without the financial support of generous donors. Mahalo!