Since the award of the first statewide grant in March 2002, Maui RDP manages and supports  innovative educational workforce development programs that enrich the socio-economic rural communities in the tri-isle region of Maui, Lana'i and Moloka'i:

  SOLAR PHOTO-VOLTAIC SYSTEM INSTALLER TRAINING  (2008)   View webpage This project is the first in a series of planned college-based initiatives that will support the "green collar" workforce needed as Maui progresses to energy self-sufficiency and sustainable island communities (D Regan). The Solar Photo Voltaic Installer Training program will be supported with solar material and supplies including stipends.

 TRANSITIONAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING (2008) This workforce development project targeted the management trainee learning new techniques in their interpersonal skills for greater effectiveness with managing people at work utilizing the DISC assessment with application towards effective communication with various work styles including coaching.

 RADIOLOGIC CLINICAL INSTRUCTION AT MCC (2007) RDP supported the Clinical Instruction portion for this two year Associate Degree Program for Radiologic Technologist now offered at MCC. This curriculum combines theoretical studies and clinical practice for the student on x-ray equipment safety and examination processes.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING  (2007) View webpage Through this project, new automotive equipment and supplies were purchased to meet national  accreditation requirements, and prepare students for entry level work. This program enhances and enriches the educational training process by providing specialty training aides and state-of-the-art industry standard automotive equipment to the student.

  LAHAINA EDUCATION CENTER  (2007) View  webpage This west side Maui higher education learning center provides HITS, WebCT, and cable courses in-house including continuing educational classes (VITEC) through newly acquired audio visual and computerized equipment. Integrated high technology equipment is available in every classroom including a conference room for those special meetings held by local area businesses and organizations.

  SOLAR HOT WATER TECHNICIAN TRAINING (2007) View  webpage MCC Sustainable Technology Program  developed a Solar Hot Water Technician curriculum that educated and trained participants in solar hot water maintenance supported through RDP funding in acquiring materials and supplies needed to start the program.

  LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS AND DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) FOR FIRST-TIME SUPERVISORS (2006) RDP provided support to first-time supervisors in receiving training and coaching techniques utilizing the DISC profile system in developing insight and intervention skills as they transition into their new management role.

  NURSING SIMULATORS (2006)  With the development of technology in patient  simulators used in the education and training of healthcare professionals in developing their basic and advanced clinical skills, RDP assisted in acquiring manikin simulators for the Nursing Department.

APPLIED BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ABIT) SUPPORT (2006) This Baccalaureate Degree program (the first 4 yr degree program at MCC) was supported through RDP funding for  personnel, equipment, material and supplies.

  ELDER HEALTH CARE  (2002) This project targeted Maui residents who could not meet the English requirements of a similar course.  The program delivered eight offerings of this course from Fall 2002 through Spring 2004.  All clinical aspects of these courses were taught through the Maui Community College's accredited Nurse Training Program. An innovative part of this training was the development of student health clinical training internships in home settings, rather than a facility setting which presented challenges the trainees could encounter in real-life employment situations.

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER  (2002) The Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) was established as a collaborative project between various non-profit service providers, the County of Maui, and other governmental agencies that are focused on providing assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs. The center is a geographically centralized facility which opened on March 10, 2004 in the Maui Mall Shopping Center located in Kahului. RDP's funding role assisted with materials, supplies, and personnel needed to make the MCBRC a viable provider of training, counseling, and other support to entrepreneurs throughout Maui County.  A variety of courses and workshops were delivered on-site, teaching entrepreneurs how to write business plans and how to effectively and efficiently run small businesses.