GROW together
Discover local creative communities, events, and opportunities across Hawaiʻi.
connect, create, and
STEP THREE
find your creative circle
Browse local organizations and creative hubs where you can share ideas, gain experience, and build lasting connections in Hawaiʻi’s growing creative industry.
good jobs hawaii
Good Jobs Hawaiʻi connects students with free training programs that lead to high-demand careers right here in the islands. Creative Media students can explore pathways in digital design, media production, and technology—gaining real skills, certifications, and local job connections to jump-start their careers without leaving Hawaiʻi.
uxhi - Hawaiʻi's ux
design community
UXHI is a free, volunteer-led community for designers in Hawaiʻi. Creative Media students can connect with peers, join events, and build real-world UX skills while growing their local professional network. It’s a great place to learn from industry mentors and stay inspired by Hawaiʻi’s creative scene.
wahine freelance
alliance
The Wāhine Freelance Alliance is a non-profit empowering women and wāhine-identifying freelancers and creatives in Hawaiʻi through education, networking, and workforce training — an excellent resource for creative media students seeking local mentorship, collaboration, and freelance pathways.
hawaiʻi international film festival
The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is an Academy Award®–qualifying festival that showcases Asia-Pacific cinema and supports Hawaiʻi-based and Indigenous filmmakers, making it a powerful opportunity for Creative Media students to engage with global storytelling, industry panels, mentorships and local creative community.