Our mission is to promote, support and expand quality and professionalism in early childhood programs and services for Hawaii's young children (birth - 8 years old) and their families. Advocates for the needs and rights of children from infancy to age eight through a volunteer staff. Acts as a professional organization for educators. Providing training opportunities on best practices in early childhood development and education.

ClimbHI Bridge is a portal built to connect Educators and Businesses through streamlined communication. Once in the portal, there are multiple opportunity types for Educators to explore and then send requests to businesses that are available in each category: -Guest Speaking / Guest Teaching -Judges & Coaches -Sought Mentorships/Advisory Boards -Job Shadowing/Teacher Externships -Project-Based Learning -Scholarships -Jobs -Internships -Site Visits -Other Events -Career Fair Participation -Job Readiness Activities Materials and Resources

(LEI) LEI is a HTA-sponsored workforce development project created by ClimbHI to inspire Hawai’i’s youth to select careers in the Hawai’i visitor industry by providing them with the necessary means to achieve success. From the student’s perspective, LEI represents an opportunity for Leadership, Exploration, and Inspiration, and from the hospitality industry’s perspective, LEI provides an opportunity to Lead, Expose, and Inspire Hawai’i’s youth. The program began in 2011 with 300 Hawai’i high school students spending a day learning about the hospitality industry and the value of graduating from high school and going on to pursue a post-secondary education. During the course of the day’s program, the students meet, learn, and experience job opportunities that the hospitality industry can provide. Students also receive advice on filling out job/college applications, resumes, personal finance, and support resources. If you’d like to learn more about getting involved as a business, volunteer, or student participant, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Aims to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. Supports special education professionals and others working on behalf of individuals with exceptionalities. Advocates for appropriate governmental policies. Sets professional standards. Provides continuing professional development. Helps professionals achieve the conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.