ClimbHI
Founded in 2009, ClimbHI seeks to inspire students to finish high school and proceed to post-secondary education or employment by exposing them to future career paths and the steps necessary to achieve those goals.
ClimbHI is a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3)nonprofit that focuses on three main program areas: Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) events; the Service Excellence Certificate for high school students; and the ClimbHI Bridge online portal that connects businesses, educators and students. ClimbHI also oversees several awards programs for educators and businesses.
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Our Mission
ClimbHI seeks to inspire students to finish high school and proceed to post-secondary educations or employment by educating them about future career paths and the process necessary to achieve those goals.
ClimbHI has been developed to seek community support to sustain education and culture for students through real-life exposure. Students will be able to pick areas of interest and visit businesses and entities in that field for a guided experience of the operation, the opportunities available, and the requirements to take advantage of the opportunities in the future, all conducted by volunteer professionals from those specific businesses and institutions and ClimbHI. The goal is to take ClimbHi’s sustainable model nationwide, but the initial focus will be on Hawaii.
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
Inspired by an enlightened king more than a century ago, Hawaii was an early adopter of electricity to light homes and power industry. The ingenuity in creating and delivering power on these isolated islands is a unique story of innovation, connectivity and progressive thinking that continues today.
For more than 125 years, Hawaiian Electric has provided the energy that has helped drive the islands' development from a kingdom to a modern state. Hawaiian Electric serves 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Lanai and Molokai.
Since 1891, we have been entrusted to power these islands and empower its citizens - a responsibility that has been both our mission and our honor.
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private charitable educational trust endowed by the will of Hawaiian princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop (1831-1884), the great-granddaughter and last direct descendant of King Kamehameha I.
During her lifetime, Princess Pauahi witnessed the rapid decline of the Hawaiian population. The princess knew that education would be key to the survival of her people, so in an enduring act of aloha, she left them a precious gift upon her passing — 375,000 acres of ancestral land. She instructed the trustees of her estate to use “the rest, residue and remainder of my estate” to educate her people.
Today, her endowment supports an educational system that serves thousands of Hawaiian learners.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
We have chosen to specialize within the hospitality industry by offering only experiences of exceptional quality. Our objective is to be recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts and residence clubs wherever we locate. We create properties of enduring value using superior design and finishes, and support them with a deeply instilled ethic of personal service. Doing so allows Four Seasons to satisfy the needs and tastes of our discerning customers, and to maintain our position as the world's premier luxury hospitality company.
Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do. Because satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of many, we are most effective when we work together cooperatively, respecting each other’s contribution and importance.
Surrounded by white-sand beaches and black-lava landscapes, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is perfectly situated for all kinds of island adventures. The spirit of Hawaii, from its long-held traditions to its inspired art, informs every detail of our idyllic retreat.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand in hand with local artisans and cultural experts to create Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Inspired by the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i, Aulani Resort is the ultimate family getaway—celebrating the beauty, history and welcoming spirit of the island.
University of HawaiI - West Oahu Community College
Since its inception in 1976, the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu has been committed to delivering accessible, affordable higher education to residents on the Leeward Coast through dynamic, flexible, and responsive methods.
UH West Oʻahu moved to its current campus in 2012 and continues to construct new facilities to meet the needs of its growing enrollment. The university strives to be a good community partner by meeting the educational requirements of its community by providing educational programs responsive to the local job market.
Kamehameha Schools – Ke Kula Kiʻekiʻe (High School)
Kamehameha Schools – Ke Kula Kiʻekiʻe is the high school division (grades 9-12) of Kamehameha Schools, a private, educational and charitable trust in Hawaiʻi founded in 1887 by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to provide educational opportunities for people of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
Kula Ki‘eki‘e is the culmination of an incredible formative experience in the younger years of a keiki’s development. After a haumāna has worked on establishing their sense of awareness and exploration in the earlier years of school, we can now prioritize student agency at the high school. With that strong kahua, we encourage our haumāna to turn their aspirations into reality and equip them to be successful future ‘ōiwi leaders. We have built our entire grade 9-12 experience to support that journey with the goal of seeing our graduates succeed in college, career, and life.
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid is a luxury Hawaii Island resort and spa beautifully located on the majestic Kohala Coast. Immerse yourself in an authentic Big Island vacation experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Resort amenities feature our award-winning Spa Without Walls, a 10,000 square foot oceanfront pool, Hui Holokai Beach Club offering ocean and cultural activities, six restaurants, year-round children's program, world-class golf, fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Experience Hawaii's Big Island like never before at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Our beachfront hotel features 455 guest rooms and suites, complete with modern amenities, spacious lanais, and sparkling ocean views. Relax beside our infinity pool, reserve a private cabana with ocean views, or rent a kayak and explore the turquoise waters of Kailua Bay. Located in the heart of Kona, dozens of shops, restaurants and attractions are all just a short walk away. Conclude your evening in our spacious accommodations, offering complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-panel TVs and private balconies with stunning views of Kailua Bay. Whatever the reason for your Big Island trip, let the Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel provide a Hawaiian getaway unlike any other. So, whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or a little bit of both, you’re invited to an all new stay at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Hawaii Convention Center
Situated just steps from Waikīkī, the Hawaiʻi Convention Center stands as an unparalleled event destination, offering event planners a unique blend of sophistication and practicality. Designed by world-renowned architects Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo and LMN, this exceptional venue seamlessly integrates form and function, inviting planners to host their events in a setting open to the sky and sun, nestled between the calming shade of terraces and lanais. The venue is adorned with courtyards, waterfalls, and fishponds, creating a backdrop that effortlessly combines tranquility with invigoration—a perfect canvas for meetings and conventions.
About the Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Spanning 1.1 million square feet, the center boasts a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 35,000-square-foot ballroom, a rooftop events garden, meeting rooms, and tiered-seating theaters. Client satisfaction consistently exceeds 95%, with praise for the facility's beauty, openness, and accommodating staff, embodying the aloha spirit.
In addition to fantastic facilities, the convention center is home to a permanent art collection in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and its Art in Public Places program. It also hosts rotating collections in displays throughout the building.
The ground-floor Kahakai Lobby and escalator area at the Center underwent a significant transformation, now boasting two new e-bars and a permanent art collection highlighting the talents of artists hailing from O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. On the third floor, visitors can explore the Pūali‘ahu Feather Cape and the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibits.