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Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sunday, March 6, 2016 13 UNIVERSITY TOWN LEARNING From page 12 outreach center in Honokaa. It was designed to serve the approximately 20,000 residents in North Hawaii from Laupahoehoe through the Hamakua Coast to Kohala and Waikoloa. The Testing Center provides a variety of computer- and paperbased test proctoring to students and community members. For instance, it allows Big Island students to take the GRE there, a requirement before applying to many graduate schools. That’s something that ordinarily would have required a trip to Oahu, Gomes said. “Before, I had to fly to Oahu to get my real estate license,” she said. “When you think about the plane fare, the cost of ground transportation and what to do with your children, it’s great that we’re able to provide that here in Hilo.” As a whole, the college has been growing rapidly. In 2014, more than 1,400 learners participated in CCECS classes and programs. But in 2015, more than 2,000 participated, Gomes said. The leap is largely attributed to a $12.6 million grant from the federal Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The grant allowed CCECS to partner in 2015 with the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers to provide a Master Food Preserver Certificate Program. Canning and preserving food items is a skill that has grown in popularity in recent years, Gomes said, and one that benefits the casual home hobbyist and small agricultural businesses around the island. In addition to tailoring course offerings to the community’s needs, courses also depend upon the local expertise available. “Many of our classes, we’ve pulled from the talent and knowledge Proud Supporter of UH-Hilo, Hawaii Community College & Hawaii Community College -Palamanui West Hawaii Campus - K&R ELECTRIC, LLC 22445577 NNoohhoonnaa SStt.. •• HHiilloo •• LLiicc.. NNoo.. CC--2277553366 QUALITY, 24 HOUR, ISLAND WIDE SERVICE 5573645 FIRST PLACE RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • SECURITY BUCKET TRUCK SERVICE MAINTENANCE • SOLAR Kyle M. Nakayama East Hawaii’’’s BEST ELECTRICIAN 10 years running! Students take photos of a mock crime scene during an Introduction to See LEARNING Page 14 Forensics class at UH-Hilo.


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