DETAILS for UPCOMING SESSIONS:
- Wednesday, February 1st: UH Common Scholarships
Description: You could be eligible to receive a UH System/Leeward CC. Scholarship to help pay for your college education. Come to this workshop to find out the “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?” about the Online UH System Common Scholarship Application.
Facilitator: Pearl Nakagawa, Leeward CC
- Wednesday, February 8th: Disability Services
Facilitator: Allan Nebrija, Leeward CC
- Friday, February 10th: The Art of Note Taking
Description: Maximize your understanding and assimilation of lecture and reading material by quickly and efficiently condensing pertinent information.
Facilitator: Vilija Karalius, Kaua‘i CC
- Wednesday, February 15th: Memory Hacks
Description: Not sure how to remember your foreign language vocabulary? Can’t remember the main points to your big presentation? This workshop will give you some quick memory tools to learn things more rapidly and have more fun doing it!
Facilitator: Christian Gilbert, Leeward CC
- Friday, February 17th: Avoiding Plagiarism
Description: Get the lowdown on avoiding plagiarism by understanding its obvious and not-so-obvious forms.
Facilitator: Robyn Tasaka, UHWO
- Wednesday, February 22nd: Tips for Effective Argumentative Writing
Description: This workshop will introduce attendees to the functions of theses and evidence, the types of details that constitute appropriate evidence across various disciplines, as well as strategies for presenting evidence persuasively in argumentative writing.
Facilitator: Michael Oishi, Leeward CC
- Friday, February 24th: Adaptability and Resourcefulness
Description: The nature of work and our ability to grow is tied directly to change. Change is unavoidable, in this workshop we will learn coping skills to adapt and be resourceful making it easier to thrive in an ever-shifting environment.
Facilitator: Desrae Kahale, Windward CC
- Wednesday, March 1st: Self-Talk for Success
Description: Uncertainty and overwhelm can feel commonplace over the last year. This session will show you how to spot the default self-talk that can drive our pessimism and procrastination. Learn three simple intrapersonal techniques to flip the script so you can get more done and feel better doing it.
Facilitator: Christian Gilbert, Leeward CC
- Wednesday, March 8th: Transferring to a University
Description: Do you need help transferring from Leeward CC? Start planning now for your transfer to your Bachelor’s degree. Learn helpful tips on transferring to a university in order to graduate on time.
Facilitator: Laurie Libarios, Leeward CC
- Friday, March 10th: Study Skills for Success
Description: Discover tips and strategies for studying more effectively and efficiently!
Facilitator: Scott Sutherland, Windward CC
- Wednesday, March 22nd: The Research Process & Finding Sources
Description: Research can be painless (kinda) if you know how to go about it. In this workshop, you’ll learn what the research process is all about, how to effectively conduct research, and what resources are free and available to you. We will also discuss plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Facilitator: Donald Ching, Leeward CC
- Friday, March 24th: Reducing Test Anxiety
Description: Please join this interactive session to explore what causes test anxiety and how to effectively cope with it, as well as practice several simple relaxation techniques.
Facilitator: Virginia Yoshida, Kapiʻolani CC
- Wednesday, March 29th: Cultural Values and Success
Description: Hawai’i is an extremely diverse place with many different kinds of people and cultures, but have you ever thought about how that translates to accomplishing your goals? This workshop explores the ways in which culture influences and shapes how we define and pursue success.
Facilitator: Pi’ikea Hardy-Kahaleoumi, Leeward CC
- Friday, March 31st: Tips and Tricks for Interviews
Description: This workshop will help you polish your interviewing skills. We will discuss how to clearly communicate your skills, knowledge, education and experiences to highlight why you are the best fit person for that job. Whether you are currently in the interview process or need help preparing for future interviews, this workshop will provide helpful tips on how you can ace the interview.
Facilitator: Ha’aheo Pagan & Cori Conner, Windward & Leeward CC
- Wednesday, April 12th: Safe Zone
Description: Learn about how to be inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll learn how to be a supportive friend, family member, colleague, and team player to those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Facilitator: Lexer Chou, Leeward CC
- Friday, April 14th: Resumes and Cover Letters
Description: Learn tips and strategies for crafting effective resumes and cover letters.
Facilitator: Lance Uyeda, Windward CC
- Wednesday, April 19th: Earth Week Interactive Presentation
Description: Join this workshop to learn more about Green Resources: Videos, Padlet, and More
Facilitator: Sustainability Committee, Leeward CC