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Location: Aiea, HI

Call Us: (808) 460-4575

Email Us: [email protected]

Passion. Trust. Security. Growth.

Our Career College of the Pacific logo outlines current and future allied health, business, and technology programs. It also highlights that we proudly serve and were founded in the Great State of Hawai’i. Our logo colors represent the passion, trust, security, and growth we put into everything we do at Career College of the Pacific. Read more about that here in our blog post.

Our Culture

At CCOP, we support our team members by continually building a positive, fun, exciting, educational experience. We’re a family of engaging, motivated, caring, intelligent people who work hard and play harder. We embrace the culture of `ohana in everything we do to provide staff, students, and our community with the best we have to offer.

Our Mission

To offer quality, affordable vocational training within a supportive environment that facilitates career success.

Our Vision

To be Hawai`i’s best vocational institution offering opportunities for all to develop their potential in the spirit of `ohana.

We are local.

Please take a minute to read about our culture, mission, and vision. We are dedicated to our staff, students, and community in providing the benefits and support we feel is lacking in vocational education today. If you’re interested in receiving an affordable quality education in the medical or technical fields, desire to work with a dedicated team, or need employees who are a result of the culture we instill, please get in touch with us today.

Our Dedicated `Ohana

Travis Ho
Senior Admissions Counselor & High School Liason

Daisy M. Manteris
Director of Education & Registrar Services

Cynthia Silmestri
Instructor

Maria White
Instructor & Student Career Advisor

Marie Correa
Instructor & Student Career Advisor

Jama Lanogan
Senior Director of Accounting

Julie Bannister
Senior Financial Counselor

Pilialohamauloa Cashman
Instructor & Student Enrichment Advisor

Paul Meadows, PhD
Business Office & State Operations

James H. Hawkins
CEO, Faculty and Staff Support

Ann C. Takamaki
General Counsel & Future Projects

We are committed to providing students with an affordable vocational college experience that will give them the knowledge and tools they need to become certified, make more money, and support themselves and their families in Hawai’i.

Programs

Clinical Medical Assisting

Billing & Coding Specialist

Phlebotomy & EKG

Pharmacy Technician

Electronic Health Records

MA Refresher Course

For Employers

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About

23-24 Class Start Schedule

Hawai’i Foodbank

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Harassment Policy

Notice of Privacy

Vaccination Policy

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© 2023 Career College of the Pacific. All Rights Reserved.

Students applying through the American Job Center Hawai’i are not eligible for simultaneous enrollment and attendance. In order to qualify, students must first be placed on a deferred start if they opt to apply for AJCH funds.
Scholarship and Grant funds are not available for the CNA program.
PersonAbility™ is a registered trademark of the National Healthcare Association.
Income specifications are based on the median average salary for the State of Hawai’i as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as cited on the Allied Health Schools website. Program pricing applies solely to individual programs.
Program costs, taxes, and other fees are subject to change without notice at the time of publication. For the most current information, please consult with your admissions advisor.
Interest is calculated at a rate of 19% monthly, in addition to the balance of outstanding funds over the duration of the program, and is subject to change without notice.
The Career College of the Pacific assists students with computer discount programs and, in certain cases, offers students the use of college-owned computers during their enrollment. These computers remain the property of the Career College of the Pacific until the student’s graduation. Students who withdraw, drop out, or fail to complete the program are obligated to return the computer system within 10 days. Failure to do so will result in the system’s cost being deducted from any refund due.
The maximum number of billing and coding certifications is two, and CompTIA is four. The college covers the cost of a single certification exam, as outlined in the student catalog. The monthly payment estimates provided are examples and do not represent actual monthly costs. The estimates are based on average calculations for students with poor to medium credit scores and are derived from total tuition costs. The actual cost may vary once the third-party finance company has conducted a credit check and taken other factors into account. Pricing is subject to change without notice, and all monthly pricing is based on examples and not actual students. The Career College of the Pacific makes no guarantees regarding any monthly payment, is not obligated to provide one, and the student agrees to assume all risks associated with third-party financing.
Computer Loan Program for Eligible Students at Career College of the Pacific

1. Objective: The aim of this policy is to support eligible students at Career College of the Pacific by providing a computer system on loan. This initiative is designed to assist students with their academic studies. The computer system remains the property of Career College of the Pacific until the student graduates and meets all academic and financial obligations.

2. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this program, students must meet certain income criteria. Specifically, the household income of the student should not exceed 130% of the Federal Poverty Guideline amounts for Hawaii. The specific income limits based on household size are as follows:
- For a 1-member household: $20,319
- For a 2-member household: $27,378
- For a 3-member household: $34,437
- For a 4-member household: $41,496
3. Application Process: Students interested in this program should request a computer system from their admissions counselor. To support their request, students must provide documentation that verifies their income and household size. This should include a copy of their most recent tax return.

4. Terms and Conditions of Use:
- The computer system, provided on loan, remains the property of Career College of the Pacific and should be primarily used for educational purposes related to the student’s studies at Career College of the Pacific.
- Students are required to maintain the computer system in good working order.
- In case of damage or loss, students will be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement.
- Improper use of the computer system may lead to the termination of the loan agreement.
5. Completion of Loan: Upon graduation and completion of all academic and financial obligations to Career College of the Pacific, the ownership of the computer system will be transferred to the student.

6. Non-compliance: Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this policy may lead to the termination of the loan agreement, and the student will be required to return the computer system immediately to Career College of the Pacific. If a student fails to return the computer system at their own expense, collection action may be initiated against the student. This includes all court and legal fees associated with the collection process.