University of Hawaii Agribusiness
Education, Training & Incubation Program
Advances in Curriculum Development and
Instructional Delivery in the Alaska Native/Native
Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants
Program
Andrew G. Hashimoto
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
AETI Program Objectives and Scope
Objective 1
Develop needed work force
through upgraded agriculture,
agribusiness and
entrepreneurship education and
training programs
Objective 2
Develop agricultural
entrepreneurs and agribusinesses
in Hawai‘i’s rural communities
Program Scope
•Collaborative, statewide, multi-island effort
•Education and training at multiple UH campuses
•Coordinated agribusiness workforce development (integrated
training and retraining)
•Community focused, business oriented
•Leveraging public-private partnerships to advance agribusiness
development
University of Hawaii System
AETI Model
With emphasis on Native
Hawaiians and underserved
populations, UH Consortium
engages Hawaii’s K-12
students on benefits of
agriculture and higher
learning
Consortium delivers diverse
curriculum that provides knowledge,
skills, and experiences to successfully
contribute to the agribusiness
community
Hawaii CC
UH Hilo
MauiGraduates
CC
of the Consortium,
with knowledge and opportunities
to succeed, transition into existing
businesses or create new ventures
Kauai CC
Environment is created
for
agribusinesses to give back
to
UH Manoa
Kapiolani CC
the community by providing
Honolulu CC
input on curricula,
Leeward CC
Consortium’s business incubator
Windward CC
internships, mentoring new
nurtures new ventures and assists
ventures, and providing
existing businesses to reach next
financial support
level of success
Underlying Themes within UH Consortium
Education and Training Program
• Sustainable agriculture and ecosystems
• Biotechnology and bioproducts
• Nutrition and culinary arts
• Agribusiness and entrepreneurship
Sustainable Agriculture and Ecosystems
Hawaii CC
• Extending Forest TEAM Program from job training to entrepreneurship
and business incubation.
UH Hilo
• Offering Sustainable Tourism course to show interconnection between
the environment, agriculture, and Hawaiian culture and to instill
stewardship.
Maui CC
• Developing internship program in agriculture and natural resources with
local industry; developed recycling project.
Leeward CC
• Established new course, Hawaiian Horticulture and Nutrition, as full lab
science, fulfilling AA degree requirements; collecting and maintaining
native plant garden for preservation and general use.
Windward CC
• Expanding bioresource development and management program.
Biotechnology and Bioproducts
Maui CC
• Adding capacity and developing new curriculum in biotechnology.
• Launched two successful high-end gourmet products, Raspberry Wine
Jelly and Roasted Pineapple Jam using surplus by-products, thereby
reducing agri-wastes and increasing profitability for local producers.
Windward CC
• Producing skilled workers in agriculture and plant biotechnology -biotech graduates are entering workforce or pursuing advanced degrees
in related academic fields.
Honolulu CC
• Conducting Marine Education Enhancement Project at HCC; developed
state-of-art facility to enhance Marine Science education.
UH Manoa
• Introducing students to biological engineering through hands-on
curriculum.
Nutrition and Culinary Arts
Maui CC
• Developed Food Technologist Club to meet diverse needs of local
community; Club launched sugar-free product line to provide healthy
menu options for Hawaiian population increasingly affected by diabetes
and heart disease.
• Working with other programs to establish food R&D as specialty
services career ladder.
Leeward CC
• Integrating training on plant production with nutrition so students
make informed, healthy choices.
Kapiolani CC
• Developing series of Culinary Tourism Programs that benefit local
farmers and growers including Farm-to-Table Hands-on Tour, Culinary
Tour of the Hawaiian Islands, and Hawaiian Regional Cuisine
Demo/Dinner.
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
Kauai CC
• Transforming on-campus Garden Program into learning laboratory
and demonstrating vertically-integrated agricultural production in
cooperation with island farmers, markets, and restaurants.
Kapiolani CC
• Developing Farm-to-Consumer Website that allows consumers direct
access to culinary related information about local agri-products.
UH Hilo
• Integrating post-secondary curriculum focused on the commerce and
technology of e-commerce.
Consortium-wide Student Recruitment
and Retention, and Curriculum Articulation
• Supporting K-12 education through Career Pathways Program,
teacher retraining, and sponsorship of field days.
• Developing core courses across multiple Consortium programs.
• Establishing Consortium-wide recruitment and internship effort.
University of Hawaii System Agribusiness
Education, Training & Incubation Program