Leeward Community College

Manufacturing in Hawaiʻi is all about food. There’s a new facility on Oʻahu to help food entrepreneurs make and market their products. It's called the Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.

“The Swell Is Coming: Ke Hōʻea Nei Ka Naluwill" present a wave of artworks from 19 artists locally and around the world. Some art pieces include sculptures, paintings, photography and more.

The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center opened its doors six months ago and has already completed four cohorts with its 12-week course. The Conversation talked to Leeward Community College Chancellor Carlos Penaloza and state Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz about the facility and what it offers to local entrepreneurs.

Job seekers are invited to attend a hiring event taking place this week at Leeward Community College. Those interested in applying for jobs are encouraged to bring copies of their resume or examples of work.

In an effort to give local small business owners extra support during these times, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is holding a free business fair Saturday, Sept. 16 at Leeward Community College.

Leeward Community College's Integrated Industrial Technology (IIT) program is a two-year associate's program, which oftentimes acts as a pathway for graduates to head into Hitachi and rail jobs. Leeward Community College is situated right next to Hitachi's Pearl City operations center, sharing a Skyline stop between the entrance to either location. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

A free textbook program at the University of Hawaii's community colleges has saved students more than $3.4 million since 2015, officials say.The UH Open…