These programs are sponsored by the Harold K.L. Castle foundations which makes tuition free for participants.  UH Maui College is offering 6 different programs this summer that are listed below.  All programs except the Certified Nurse Aide are open to students entering into grades 10th – 12th or recent high school graduates.  Certified Nurse Aide Certificate is open to entering 11th –12th grade student or recent HS graduates only.  Space is limited, so it will be first come, first serve.  Students will need to complete an application.  For more information, applications or for questions contact (808) 984-3399 or [email protected]

Certified Nurse Aide Certificate
Entering grades 11-12, & recent HS graduates ONLY
Learn to be a skilled healthcare provider including the fundamentals of nursing and caregiving techniques through both classroom and intensive hands-on training.
Team Instructors
FREE Tuition ($1895 value)
Jun 10 — Jul 30, Mon-Fri   8:30 AM—4:30 PM  

Dental Assisting and Front Office Certificate  
Interested in a healthcare career path? Learn the fundamentals of the dental industry, and prepare for a dental assisting or customer service position through classroom, labs, exams and clinical rotation experiences.
Instructor: Justin Stanton
FREE Tuition ($695 value)
Jun 3 — Jun 21, Mon-Fri   8:30 AM—4:30 PM


Digital Design Certificate
Learn the fundamentals of digital design using software including Photoshop and Illustrator.  Gain digital design competencies using basic tools and features of digital image editing, photo retouching, and color correction of images.  Practice design thinking & creative media skill through an applied project.
Instructor: Monika Jost
FREE Tuition ($1200 value)
Jun 3 — Jul 26, Mon-Fri   8:30 AM—2:00 PM

Building Maintenance & HVAC Certificate
Explore construction and the trades for jobs in maintenance, engineering, apprenticeships, and the building industry.
Instructor: Team Instructors
FREE Tuition ($1350 value)
Jul 8 — Jul 30,  Mon-Fri 8:30 AM—4:30 PM

Greenhouse Technician Certificate
Prepare for a career pathway in the growing field of commercial aquaponics and hydroponics. Gain applied skills through hands-on training in the classroom and the greenhouse lab.
Instructor: Joseph Tocci
FREE Tuition ($1195 value)
Jul 1 — Jul 26, Mon-Fri   8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Class held at the Aquaponics Greenhouse

Prep Cook Certificate
Explore hospitality careers in the culinary arts industry. Learn and practice culinary terminology, knife skills, basic cooking skills, kitchen organization and entry-level standards for prep cooks.
Instructor: Chef Dean Louie
FREE Tuition ($750 value)
Jun 17 — Jun 28, Mon-Fri   9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Class held in the Skills Kitchen located in Pa’ina

Kimberly Moore 
Workforce Development Specialist 
University of Hawai’i Maui College
310 West Ka’ahumanu Avenue • Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: 808.984.3399
Email: [email protected]