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Hawai‘i hires on ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ made $31M in wages; workforce training provided to local interns

A pulse-pounding new drama set on Oahu’s North Shore is contributing to the state’s economy in a big way. “Rescue: HI-Surf,” a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.

Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness

The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.

Kimié Miner’s free songwriting workshop on Big Island; young artists can apply

The free weekend songwriting workshop on the Big Island is dedicated to empowering young artists with a breakthrough music and mental health mentorship series called Nā Leo (The Voices) by Haku Collective.