Pathways for justice-impacted students

Opening Doors: Reflections from the Symposium

We were honored to attend the Pathways to Meaningful Work Symposium on June 25th, hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu’s Prison Education Program. This powerful, day-long gathering brought together a diverse group of stakeholders—educators, workforce leaders, justice system partners, and community organizations—with a shared purpose: to explore how we can create more education-to-employment opportunities for justice-impacted individuals in Hawai‘i. The event highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building systems that not only reduce barriers to reentry, but also open up real pathways to meaningful, sustaining work. It was an inspiring space for learning, storytelling, and envisioning a more inclusive workforce future—where opportunity is truly accessible to all. Mahalo to Chaminade University for convening such a timely and transformative conversation.

📍 For more details on the symposium and Chaminade’s Prison Education Program, click here.