Fall 2025 - In Session
Executive Director of Training Mr. Edmund Aczon- Campus Visit's to Open Fall 2025 & LMS Launch on Big Island
Fall 2025: Campus Visits In Kona and Hilo with the Executive Director of Apprenticeship
On August 2, 2025, we welcomed the opening of Fall 2025 Apprenticeship Training on campus with a visit from Training Director of Apprenticeship Mr. Edmund Aczon on both campuses here on the Big Island.
Director Aczon who frequents the neighboring island campuses, visited classrooms with Big Island Apprenticeship and shared the launch of LMS (Leaning Management System) that instructors and apprentices alike will implement statewide, as we transition into the dissolving of printed books, and LMS taking the forefront of training the next generation of Union Carpenters, Drywall Interior System Installers and Millwrights, statewide.
The ultimate benefit to what this means for the future of our Union Carpenters is the opportunity to accelerated learning, as technology is incorporated on the jobsites throughout the United States, marketing our skilled craftsmen to potential contractors that are also utilizing technology on their jobsites.
Mr. Aczon continues to search for the best alternatives that will cushion the daily task of apprentices making studying and working Monday through Friday an enjoyable experience. Learn while you Earn!
With upcoming neighboring island vists in the upcoming weeks, Mr. Aczon is traveling to share the good news of IPads being utilized by our Apprenticeship in the classrooms.
Mr. Aczon & The HCATF Staff wishes you all a safe and productive semester!
LINKS CLOSED
August 2 - December 13, 2025
(Holidays Observed: 8/30 - Labor Day, 11/08 - Veterans Day, 11/29 - Thanksgiving)
August: 2, 9, 23
September: 6, 13, 20, 27 - class in Hilo canceled for 9/13 due to instructor travel to CITF Las Vegas: Lum, Mizuguchi, Mandaloniz
October: 4, 11, 18 and 25
November: 1, 15, 22 December: 6, 13
Tuesday/ Thursday(online classes) 6 pm- 8:30 pm
August: 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26 and 28
September: 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30
October: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30
November: 4, 6, 13, 18, 20 and 25
December: 2 and 4
All NEW INDENTURES:
Must complete the following: Immediately
A video playlist link will be shared with you immediately after indenturing. Please watch the playlist as it will cover all the information regarding your "Next Steps" now that you are a "Union Apprentice".
Your primary care physician or family doctor needs to sign this form. This is very important and must be completed before attending training classes. Schedule your doctors appointment now. If you have no insurance. You can go to an urgent care and pay a fee.
Please watch the video in the playlist labeled "Health Clearance Form Requirement".
2. Submit your completed Health Clearance Form using the
Med + Proctor Link CLICK HERE
You will need a hawaii.edu email to be able to use this system. I will be sharing your information with the college. Please be sure to watch for emails or phone calls coming from the Hawaii Community College in the upcoming weeks.
3. HCATF MOBILE APP SET UP: Download the HCATF App in your devices app store. Your UBC Number will be emailed to you in 7 business days after indentruing. Or your coordinator will send that to you when it becomes available. Please watch the video labeled "Mobile App- How to file".
4. Financial Assistance for Start Up Tools, Clothing and Book Fee's are available through "American Job Centers and Alu Like". Please watch the video in the playlist labeled "Financial Assistance"
5. School registration notices and reminders are sent out in June and November every year. Please watch the video in the playlist labeled "School Registration and Book Purchases"
6. Start Up Tool List: Click this link ---> TOOL LIST LINK
DOWNLOAD THE "HCATF" MOBILE APP FROM YOUR SMART PHONES
Google playstore (Android) or Apps (IPhone)
1. CREATE NEW ACCOUNT- "Sign Up"
2. ENTER UBC NUMBER
3. LOG IN
The app is very simple to migrate. Please contact me should you have issues. Please remember you must "CREATE AN ACCOUNT"
The app was built to save your progress. You can enter hours daily and click "SAVE". And those hours will be saved until you log back in.
At the end of the month- DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT UNTIL YOU DOUBLE CHECK THAT ALL THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT. WE WILL NOT CREDIT OR FIX INCORRECT ENTRIES ONCE SUBMITTED.
Evening Classes Are Conducted Online
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
MEREANE HAMATAKE
(TRAINING COORDINATOR FOR HAWAII ISLAND APPRENTICESHIP)
PHONE:(808) 859-3983
EMAIL: mhamatake@hicarpenterstraining.com
FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT THE HELPDESK AT:
(808) 848-0794 EXT: #160
AND A STAFF MEMBER WILL ASSIST YOU
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AA Daily Meetings (Kona)
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KONA: CARPENTER INSTRUCTOR POSITION (CLOSED 11/2024 Updated)
Qualifications: Must be journey-level or higher with a minimum of 5 years on the job/fieldwork experience. Must be computer literate. Able to guide and instruct in a classroom environment. Must be a member of "The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters" or a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Please submit your resume to mhamatake@hicarpenterstraining.com
HILO: CARPENTER INSTRUCTOR POSITION (CLOSED 11/2024 Updated)
Qualifications: Looking for a well-rounded Carpenter Journeyman. Resume should reflect experience. Must be computer literate. Able to guide and instruct in a classroom environment. Must be a member of "The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters" or a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Please submit your resume to mhamatake@hicarpenterstraining.com
SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS:
(11/2024 Updated) Positions are available in both Kona and Hilo. The minimum qualification required is (2) years of verified journey-level experience. Must be knowledgeable of Carpentry Applications and Systems. Please submit your inquiries to mhamatake@hicarpenterstraining.com