Career Pathways

Business

Business Owner: Abi Langlas: This ambitious attitude has allowed her to live in France and England. It’s allowed her to work as a pastry chef at Alan Wong’s Restaurant, one of the most prestigious restaurants on O‘ahu. And most recently, it’s allowed her to call herself a small-business owner.

Sales Assistant: Teona Marie Cosare: There’s no escaping the fact that college costs are rising. According to College Board, the majority of families paid an average yearly increase of $95 to $1,404 between 2007 and 2008.

President & Managing Director: Veronica Kaneko: Veronica Kaneko started out working the counter, and in her 31 years with McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawai‘i Inc., she climbed the food chain to become president and managing director—the region’s top corporate position.

Director of Guest Relations: Dave Kaneshiro: Dave Kaneshiro doesn’t have the office you might expect for a manager at the prominent Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.

Deposit Operations Analyst: Leandra Fontillas: Working mother Leandra "Leanne" Fontillas has been employed at American Savings Bank (ASB) for more than 15 years, and her commitment to success is evident both on and off the clock.

Accountant: Sonia Mulare: These days it's difficult to find a 26 year old with the expertise and tenure that Sonia Millare has.

Human Resources Manager: Eileen Nepomuceno: Overseeing more than 1,800 employees could be a difficult task for some people. But for Eileen, she loves the fact that no two days are ever alike...

Wedding Planner: Dawn Nash: Dawn M. Nash of The Romance Specialists is Hawaii's only licensed wedding planner certifier

Video Producer: John Garcia: John can do everything from web development, to photography, to graphic design, and even branding and marketing of products...

Retail Sales: Frankie Thompson Jr.: Frankie has no one to rely on for any kind of financial support. For the first time, he was on his own.

Financial Advisor: Jodi Nozoe: Jodi Nozoe, 30, is a second-degree black belt, who correlates the philosophy of Judo with her career as a financial advisor...

Branch Manager: Lianne Uradomo: On the contrary to popular belief, there are lots of branch managers that don't have a degree in business.

Sems Manager: Dennis Yoshida: Find out where his love of soccer eventually landed the Hilo boy.

Entrepreneur: Brooke Israel: Fulfillment, enjoyment, and the 'warehouse workout.'

Campus Visits: Would you buy a $40,000 car sight unseen? College is a significant investment and a foundational time in your life so, if at all possible, check out the merchandise before you buy.
College Connection: Your best friend’s skinny jeans might look awesome on her athletic frame, but will they do the same for your 5-feet-0-inches? It’s the same with colleges.
Got Your Game Plan?: Applying to college ain’t free—it can set you (or your folks) back anywhere from $40 to $80 a pop. So use a strategy that covers your bases without breaking the bank.
Putting You To The Test: The SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT are two standardized tests for college admissions.
The Major Breakdown: Let’s say, you like to surf. But unfortunately, surfing isn’t a declarable major yet. But there are skills and lessons learned in everything we do —including surfing.