Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Resilience Course

This 6-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainability, renewable energy, and climate resilience, with a special focus on the unique challenges and opportunities the island of Oʻahu faces. Students will explore foundational concepts of sustainability, focusing on environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Through systems thinking, students will gain an understanding of how natural and human systems are interconnected and how these insights can be applied to solve complex environmental problems.

• Gain a strong foundation in sustainability, climate change, and systems thinking.
• Explore cutting-edge renewable energy technologies and real-world applications.
• Learn how energy systems, circular economy, and resilience hubs shape our future.
• Discover strategies for climate adaptation, cultural well-being, and long-term resilience.
• Connect local solutions to global impacts and be part of the change!

Date: April 14 – May 27

Day: Mondays and Tuesdays

Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm

Location: Kapi’olani Community College

Free training for qualified students!

The Good Jobs Hawaiʻi grant offers free skills training in Hawaiʻiʻs high-demand sectors that can lead to a pathway for a better-paying job and accelerate oneʻs career.

Eligibility criteria:

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State of Hawaiʻi resident and current resident of Oʻahu
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or COFA status
• Confirm COVID household impact on the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi application