About the Program
Hui! 'Ano'ai me ke aloha, pehea 'oukou? Interpret Hawai'i at Kapi'olani Community College offers a variety of non-credit and continuing education courses on Hawai'i's host culture. With the only State-of-Hawai'i certification in the history and culture of Hawai'i, we provide visitor-industry training modules that fuse Hawai'i's rich cultural history, values, and language into today's workplace.

Our courses and modules are essential and designed to meet the needs of any business or organization that believes in being "culturally responsible".

Fun and enjoyable community courses and excursions are also available to help those wanting to learn more about this place we call home.

Customized training and special group excursions are also available for a cost-efficient opportunity for your company or group to set the standard in doing business here in Hawai'i, or just planning an exiting excursion or outing.

Ho'okipa me ke Aloha - Customer Service with Aloha – Modular Series

The Ho’okipa me ke Aloha customer service training can also be taken in a series of four modules. Upon completion of all modules, the participant will receive a certificate of professional development and Ho’okipa pin. Please call 734-9346 for more information.

Ho‘okipa Hou – Hospitality for the Next Generation (Module Four)

Ho‘okipa, or hospitality is the focal point of Module four that culminates with a commitment to pass along all we have learned to those we interact with…through “Aloha”. Participants exchange viewpoints on their needs, responsibilities, and discover tools they can use to:

• Effectively manage planned or unexpected corporate transitions caused by business expansion or reduction, employee retirement, staff turnover, and other conditions that may impact the workplace.
• Recognize the significant value of the ‘Ohana, family roles of Kūpuna, Mākua and Keiki to ensure that knowledge and skills are continuously transferred among colleagues and customers.
• Conduct friendly dialogue using the Hawaiian language…
  E ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i kākou! (Let’s speak Hawaiian)