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Twenty-five students graduated recently from the ’s Career Connections program, a six-week construction internship program.

The students participated in a paid summer internship at major construction projects across the state with 10 general contractors. Recently, they received their completion certificates, which allow them to advance in the trades’ profession, starting with direct entry into the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund apprenticeship program.

Makana Dayton, a 2024 graduate of Radford High School, worked with general contractor, ����ֱ��, for his internship and worked on various projects, including work at International Market Place, the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and Waikiki Beachcomber. Learn about our Maui team and projects.

“I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from this program,” Dayton said. “It wasn’t easy, but it opened a lot of doors and experience for me. I’m hoping to stay in the trade and join the union, as I have a passion for this work. This program really gives you a taste of working in the real world and learning about this trade.”

Following graduation, Dayton will be able to enter the apprenticeship program directly and continue working with ����ֱ��.