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HBIF “Foundations for Tomorrow” scholarship applications due in November

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Alan Shintani “Foundations for Tomorrow – Building Dreams,” a new Hawaii Building Industry Foundation (HBIF) scholarship initiative launched in July, is accepting applications through Nov. 15. The initiative supports Hawai‘i students statewide who are pursuing degrees or certificates in construction, architecture, engineering, carpentry, electrical work, project management and other building industry trades. “With Hawai‘i experiencing

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200 new HCATF journeyworkers join Hawai‘i’s workforce

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Providing a solid boost to the state’s strained ranks of construction workers, 200 new Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund (HCATF) graduates were recognized June 7 in a Kapolei ceremony. Hawai‘i’s construction workforce is currently estimated at 40,000 or more, the largest in state history, with demand for workers surging as current local projects expand

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HPU MSCM classes now fully online

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Charles Chen As of Aug. 25, Hawai‘i Pacific University’s (HPU) graduate-level construction management program is completely online with hybrid options. “Beginning in Fall [Semester] 2025, the MSCM [Master of Science in Construction Management] program is delivered fully online, with the option to enroll in limited hybrid course sections. This format supports the eight-week accelerated model

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