The Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund (HCATF) and Rainbow Schools celebrated the completion and delivery of six handcrafted classroom tables to the Wahiawa preschool campus as part of HCATF’s ongoing community service and workforce development efforts. The tables are now in use across the Mililani and Wahiawa campuses, enriching the learning environment for preschool students.
HCATF instructors and 30 apprentices designed and built the tables as a hands‑on training project, over the course of six classes at HCATF’s training center in Kapolei. The project gave participants the opportunity to strengthen their skills while supporting Hawaii’s keiki. The keiki at Rainbow Schools, ages 2 to 5, participated in the celebration and blessing, offering greetings and songs to those in attendance.
“It’s important for our apprentices to gain the necessary skills to hone their craft, and we encourage them to find ways to contribute and give back to the communities we serve,” said Edmund Aczon, HCATF Executive Director. “This project was special because our work at the Training Center focuses on education, and this project provided a local school and keiki with something handcrafted, built for them.”
“On behalf of Rainbow Schools, I want to thank the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund for collaborating with us,” said Cindy Barley, Rainbow Schools Executive Director. “Community partners and engagement are vital to building strong community bonds. The tables created for our Mililani and Wahiawa schools are used beyond mealtimes, supporting various activities, including curriculum-based projects. These tables are functional and create opportunities for children to participate in mealtime discussions and educational activities that enhance their skills.”
