Hawaiʻi Island
CommunityNews & Updates
November 14, 2025
Hawaiʻi Business Magazine

Why More of Hawaiʻi's Young Adults Are Choosing the Trades

Higher education is often the pathway to a fulfilling career, but that path can be long and expensive. Quicker, more direct routes are launching many young adults into rewarding careers with fewer financial risks.

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