Career Pathways

Public & Human Services

Clinical Psychologist: Mary Horn: When life gets tough … the psychologists get to work. Throughout her career, clinical psychologist Mary Horn has helped people

Crisis Therapist: Christopher Smith: As a youth in Sacramento, Calif., Christopher Smith dreamed of joining the CIA and becoming an operations officer in China.

Assistant Professor: Ty Tengan: Ty Tengan always felt a little bit like an outsider growing up on Maui.

Social Worker: Julie Tsutsui: In this society, we hear about family crises only after tragedy strikes. As we sip our orange juice and munch on our breakfast, we peruse news headlines that read, “Man gets life in death of baby.”

EMT: Jenna Gandy: "I'm always excited to come to work," says Jenna Gandy, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Youth Corrections Officer: Due to financial reasons, college was not an option for Mary Lemau. She lost her mother when she was 13 years old, leaving her father to care for the family.

Police Officer: Aaron Carvalho: It was Aaron Carvalho's boyhood dream to someday become a police officer. In 2003, the 26-year-old was recruited by the Hawaii County Police Department, making his fantasy a reality.

College Counselor: Sheldon Tawata: Sheldon Tawata wasn't supposed to graduate from high school, but he did…just barely.

Dining Room Attendant: Dean Gushi: With every career opportunity that comes along, there are always going to be two sides to the coin...

Social Worker: Karley Higashiguchi: Growing up, Karley felt like the big fish swimming in a small pond.

Fire Chief: Debbi Eleneki: Debbie Eleneki proved her doubters wrong 19 years ago when she became the first woman firefighter in the history of the Honolulu Fire Department...

Executive Chef: Ronald Nasuti: Ronald Nasuti, 36, always knew what he wanted to do in life. And that, ladies in gentlemen, was to be come a well-respected chef.

FBI Special Agent: Arnold Laanui: For Arnold Laanui, being an FBI Special Agent isn't a job- it's a way of life.

Teacher: Robin Kitsu: Robin's projects demand energy, dedication, and commitment. And his students energetically follow his lead.

Campus Visits: Would you buy a $40,000 car sight unseen? College is a significant investment and a foundational time in your life so, if at all possible, check out the merchandise before you buy.
College Connection: Your best friend’s skinny jeans might look awesome on her athletic frame, but will they do the same for your 5-feet-0-inches? It’s the same with colleges.
Got Your Game Plan?: Applying to college ain’t free—it can set you (or your folks) back anywhere from $40 to $80 a pop. So use a strategy that covers your bases without breaking the bank.
Putting You To The Test: The SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT are two standardized tests for college admissions.
The Major Breakdown: Let’s say, you like to surf. But unfortunately, surfing isn’t a declarable major yet. But there are skills and lessons learned in everything we do —including surfing.