HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Hawaii Tech Days is a series of events that occur every Fall and Spring semester that help prepare and connect Hawaii’s young people with engaged employers, to increase awareness of tech opportunities and careers, and the growing wave of happenings in the Hawaii.
Student participants will connect with their peers, K-12 and post-secondary educators, industry professionals, and community members at various events to bridge post-secondary education and entry-level positions that are available within the state.
Hawaii Tech Days Kick-off Event
September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center
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Listen and learn from Hawaii experts about the State of AI in Hawaii during the Hawaii Tech Days Kick-off event!
Hear how locally-based companies and organizations utilize AI in their company, how their company is upskilling their current workforce with AI training, how current students can start utilizing AI for the future, and more.
Registration link: lu.ma/3h9kqlqc
Street parking is available near the RISE Center.
How to Bootstrap Your Network from Zero
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September 18, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: UH Manoa, Information Technology Center, Room 105AB
Having a deep and powerful network is a critical tool in your career and personal growth. This session will cover fundamentals of bootstrapping a powerful network from zero and maintaining and growing it over time.
Registration link: luma.com/112f6rre
Resume Review Day
September 23, 2025, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: UH Manoa, Information Technology Center, Room 105AB
Gain insight from professionals on how to structure your resume based on the industry and company you are aiming to apply to in the future.
Update your resume before the various career fairs taking place in October.
Registration link: luma.com/onopds6s
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Gateway to Federal Jobs
October 1, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: UH Manoa, Information Technology Center, Room 105AB
Gain guidance and support from Department of Defense and other federal agencies employers as students take the next step in seeking technology-based positions available in Hawaii and nationwide.
Registration link: luma.com/8z69yex1
Careers in IT and Cyber Fair
October 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Campus Center Multipurpose Room
Part of the University of Hawaii - West Oahu’s Career Fair, this career fair opens opportunities to explore career options in the information technology and cybersecurity field and connect with businesses and organizations looking to recruit students for internship, practicum, part-time, full-time, and volunteer positions.
Talk Story with Tech Pros
October 9, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center
This event is to help familiarize college students with the different roles and jobs available in the tech industry. Giving students the chance to learn from peers and mentors can help them choose the path that best fits their goals and skills and prepare for potential internship opportunities.
Street parking is available near the RISE Center.
Careers in Tech and Intelligence Fair
October 15, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom
This career fair gives the opportunity for participants to explore career options with local and national industry partners in the tech field and intelligence community.
Windward Community College Career Fair
October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Windward Community College - ‘Ākoakoa Campus Center
Students from all degrees of study within Windward Community College are invited to look for employment opportunities, internship/practicum experiences, and those exploring their options and looking to increase their professional network from post-secondary education into the workforce. Learn more about Windward CC’s program here: catalog.windward.hawaii.edu/degrees
Kapiolani Community College Job Fair
October 23, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Kapiolani Community College Library
Ready to explore and launch your career in tech? This career fair is for all students, no matter what your major. Connect directly with employers and innovators to explore exciting career paths in help desk support, coding, cybersecurity, data science, AI, and more. Get valuable insights and build a professional network that can launch your future in the tech workforce!
Find the latest updates and registration links on the main site at go.hawaii.edu/km3.
The Hawaii Tech Days is in collaboration with our various sponsors and partners, such as HTDC, the CIO Council of Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce, Honolulu Tech Week, ThriveHI, and more.
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