List of schools in Hawaii that have Construction pathway programs

1. Kohala High School – Kapaʻau, HI (Hawaiʻi Island)

Program Type: Building & Construction Pathway (NCCER Core-aligned; hands-on trades including carpentry, welding, masonry, and hollow-block tiling; work-based learning with local contractors; part of HIDOE’s Industrial Arts CTE).
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Kohala High School, 54-3675 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaʻau, HI 96755; (808) 889-7117; kohalahs@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

2. McKinley Community School for Adults – Honolulu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Fundamentals; adult/high school completion program with carpentry, electrical, and OSHA-10; dual enrollment with Honolulu Community College).
Contact: CTE Director, McKinley Community School for Adults, 825 Ilaniwai St., Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 733-4900; mckinleyadult@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

3. Farrington High School – Honolulu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Pathway (NCCER Core; includes drafting, building maintenance, and HVAC; work-based learning via UHCC dual enrollment).
Contact: CTE Specialist, Farrington High School, 1564 N. King St., Honolulu, HI 96817; (808) 832-3400; farrington@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

4. Kaiser High School – Honolulu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER-aligned industrial arts; focuses on carpentry, welding, and sustainable construction; part of HIDOE’s AEC cluster).
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Kaiser High School, 511 Lipoa Pkwy., Honolulu, HI 96825; (808) 394-1200; kaiser@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

5. Kaimuki High School – Honolulu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Building Trades Pathway (NCCER Core via Summer CTE Academy; hands-on carpentry and masonry; apprenticeships with Hawaii Carpenters Union).
Contact: CTE Director, Kaimuki High School, 2705 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96826; (808) 733-4800; kaimuki@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

6. Roosevelt High School – Honolulu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Fundamentals; includes blueprint reading and site layout; dual enrollment with Honolulu CC AEC program).
Contact: CTE Specialist, Roosevelt High School, 1120 Nehoa St., Honolulu, HI 96825; (808) 307-1900; roosevelt@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

7. Waipahu High School – Waipahu, HI (Oʻahu)

Program Type: Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER-aligned; carpentry, welding, and HVAC; work-based learning with local trades).
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Waipahu High School, 94-1211 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu, HI 96797; (808) 307-1200; waipahu@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

8. Baldwin High School – Wailuku, HI (Maui)

Program Type: AEC Pathway (NCCER Core; includes building maintenance and sustainable construction; ties to NHCTEP grants for Native Hawaiian students).
Contact: CTE Director, Baldwin High School, 1652 Kaahumanu Ave., Wailuku, HI 96793; (808) 984-5666; baldwin@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

9. Lahainaluna High School – Lahaina, HI (Maui)

Program Type: Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned trades; carpentry and masonry; post-2023 fire recovery focus with apprenticeships).
Contact: CTE Specialist, Lahainaluna High School, 980 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina, HI 96761; (808) 662-3900; lahainaluna@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

10. Kauaʻi High School – Līhuʻe, HI (Kauaʻi)

Program Type: Building Construction Pathway (NCCER Fundamentals; includes electrical and welding; dual enrollment with Kauaʻi CC).
Contact: CTE Coordinator, Kauaʻi High School, 4343 Olohena Rd., Līhuʻe, HI 96766; (808) 241-6600; kauaihs@notes.k12.hi.us.
Craft Instructors Contact Information:
NUCA State Director:
NUCA Local Assigned Representative:
Purple Wave Assigned Local Representative:
Caillouet Foundation Assigned Local Representative: Donald R Callaway

Notes

Program Details: Hawaii’s CTE construction programs serve ~1,500 students annually (HIDOE 2024 data), with NCCER elements in 20+ schools via the AEC pathway. The Construction Academy (UHCC partnership) provides dual enrollment for high schoolers, focusing on entry-level skills.
Coverage: Focus on public high schools; charters like Assets School offer related STEM but not full construction pathways.
Sources: HIDOE CTE pages, UHCC AEC programs, NCCER directories. For updates, contact HIDOE CTE at cte@hid oe.org or (808) 784-5300.

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