Career Pathways

Lead Instructor: Peter Shin

From a young age, Peter Shin had healing hands. The 10-year-old boy rubbed his mother’s achy shoulders at holiday celebrations, while his other relatives waited their turn.

Director of Guest Relations: Dave Kaneshiro

Dave Kaneshiro doesn’t have the office you might expect for a manager at the prominent Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.

Massage Therapist: Jason Foranda

Inspiration can be found anywhere and sometimes it comes in unexpected ways. For Jason Foranda, it came in the form of a high school elective class.

Electrician: Lance Kawada

If you don’t like the idea of being chained to a desk eight hours a day in a cubicle the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, you may want to consider a career in the industrial and engineering field.

Veterinarian: Leianne Leeloy

After Li‘i, the poodle, displayed aggressive behavior, his original owners discarded him. But, he was one lucky dog.

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.”

Military Police Officer: Tulasi Tamayo

While most 21-year-olds are wrapping up their college years or just breaking into newfound careers, Tulasi Gabbard Tamayo was campaigning for office.

Career Prep

Internships, And Why We Need Them

I’m just tryin’ to stay above water you know. Just stay busy, stay workin.’