The iKEA program is committed to providing opportunities that enhance, support, develop healthy academic and life skills.

Mission
The iKEA program is committed to providing opportunities that enhance, support, develop healthy academic and life skills. iKEA will allow students to self-identify with the necessary tools that will assist them in making positive academic choices.
Values
The iKEA program values:
- Education: A positive educational experience is important in supporting students who are new, returning, or transferring to Honolulu CC. iKEA , believes that various academic strategies for classroom success is key. Our responsibility is to ensure students are supported with academic subject area tutoring, study skills concepts, and test taking strategies.
- Community: Having a sense of community and belonging supports students college experience as they transition to college life. We will achieve this by integrating and engaging students into the Honolulu CC Campus Community through Peer Mentors and various on and off-campus program activities.
- Partnership: Cross campus collaboration is essential in the persistence of our Honolulu CC students. iKEA will continue to bridge the gap between Academic Support, Student Services, and Instruction through on-going transparent communication, professional, and constructive feedback between divisions.
- Engagement: iKEA recognizes, respects, and supports all students. We will strive to promote a safe learning environment for all.
- Professionalism: How students are treated and their interactions with faculty, staff and other students at Honolulu CC are very important to us. The iKEA program will influence the manner in which we interact with individuals and groups to implement policies, and create programs.
iKEA Workshop Series
Honolulu Community College’s Student Success Center and its collaborators will be offering an array of study and life skills workshops designed to improve your learning skills and help you achieve your academic goals.
For inquiries, please contact Ina Miller-Cabasug at 808-844-2353 or inamc@hawaii.edu
Workshops Via Zoom (To access the workshop link, you must log in using your hawaii.edu email.)
| Workshop | Date | Time | Meeting Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Mae: Scholarship Workshop | 10/14/2026 | 10:00am – 11:00am | https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/81784307728 |
Workshops In-Person
Focus 2
September 29, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
Learn how Focus 2 helps you explore majors, careers, and goals.
FAFSA Week
October 5-8, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
2027 FAFSA drop in assistance with our staff. No appointments are needed.
Writing a Personal Statement for Scholarships
October 6, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
Learn how to write your personal statement for scholarships
FAFSA Application Help
October 7, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
Get help with your FAFSA Application from a Financial Aid Counselor
Intro to Internships
October 13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
Learn how internships can give you hands-on experience and meet people in your industry
Ka’ie’ie Transfer to UH Manoa
October 14, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Building 7 Room 313
Earn your UH Manoa degree starting at Honolulu Community College through the dual admission program.
Workshops on Demand
Access these workshops anytime using the links below.

