Welcome to the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training
the University of Hawaii Community College’s advanced technology training consortium
While PCATT continues to provide employers with both a quality entry level workforce and opportunities to up-skill current employees, we are also moving forward in several exciting areas. We are building pathways in the key technology sub-sectors designed to provide training opportunities that build on one another, leading a participant from short-term certifications to long-term certificates to degrees through a mix of credit and non-credit courses as appropriate.
We are also looking for new ways to work across sectors, improving the ways technology intersects with other industries such as transportation, manufacturing, clean energy and the creative industries among others.
So please explore our website and see the training opportunities currently being offered and come back often as new training opportunities are added. PCATT is committed to preparing residents around the state for success in all aspects of the technology sector, driven by one simple goal: A qualified local candidate for every technology job in our state.
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HTDC, @UHEngineering & the Office of Innovation and Commercialization are teaming up for an event showcasing Hawai'i's future! They'll explore sustainable & cultural innovation, from clean energy to ocean tech. #HawaiiTech #Innovation
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Boost your IT career! 💻 PCATT is offering online CompTIA Network+ and Security+ training this fall and spring. Get certified from home. Dates and details in the flyer. #CompTIA #NetworkPlus #SecurityPlus #ITCertifications #PCATT
"Every action and decision we take – or don’t – ripples into the future." What ripple are you creating? Direct your career path with advanced tech training from PCATT. Your future is in your hands. #PCATT #CareerPath #TechnologySkills
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PCATT Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training
A leader in ADVANCED technology training in Hawaiʻi. A consortium of the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges.
Do you remember what you were up to 15 years ago? PCATT was celebrating it's 10th Anniversary. This is the first of PCATT's Then & Now series as we get ready to celebrate our 25th Anniversary in December.
Then and Now: Celebrating 25 Years of the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT)
Then (December 2000):
PCATT was announced on December 6, 2000, as a not-for-profit consortium of the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges.
Founded by a system-wide committee led by Don Bourassa of Honolulu Community College.
Early course offerings included computer networking, digital media, biotechnology, and e-commerce.
The mission was to provide leadership and training in advanced technologies to enhance economic and workforce development in Hawai'i and the Pacific Rim.
Now (December 2025):
PCATT is led by Director Dan Doerger.
The mission remains the same: to provide leadership and training in advanced technologies to enhance economic and workforce development in Hawai'i and the Pacific Rim.
PCATT continues to evolve with the industry, offering a wide range of programs in cloud computing, cybersecurity, database technologies, and software development.
New initiatives like the IT Help Desk apprenticeship program provide paid, hands-on training for students.
PCATT has served over 12,500 clients since its inception.
Join HTDC for an afternoon of forward-thinking discussions at Hawaiʻi's Waves of Innovation! 🌊
While all our panels are vital, we're particularly excited to showcase the Cyberpanel featuring an outstanding group of experts:
Dr. Dan Doerger - Director, Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT)
Peter Dooher - Senior Vice President Digital, Servco Pacific Inc.
Michael Cardenas - CTO & Founder, MC3 Technologies
Jimmie Collins - Plans & Operations Branch Chief, Office of Homeland Security
Mark Munoz - Managing Partner, OM VC
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping our digital defense. They'll be discussing the critical need for collaboration across all sectors to build a resilient and secure Hawaiʻi.
In addition, there will be dynamic panel sessions covering:
Aerospace
Energy
Healthcare
Ocean Tech
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Seats are limited. RSVP today!
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September is now Digital Aloha Month in Hawai‘i! Proclaimed by Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, this initiative is part of the Connect Kākou effort to improve internet access and digital well-being for everyone.
This month, we're focusing on the five principles of digital aloha:
Act with aloha
Listen to yourself
Own your impact
Help when you see harm
All of us together
Let's work together to create a more positive and supportive online community. Learn more and find resources to share with your ʻohana, students, and community groups on our Digital Aloha Month page.
The future is now, and the University of Hawaiʻi is ready to seize the opportunity. With a new systemwide initiative on AI, UH is aiming to prepare every learner "to thrive in an AI-driven world."
This is precisely why we're hosting the PCATT Summit, "AI for Action and Impact," in June 2026. The article highlights that every sector will be reshaped—from finance to trades. Our summit will be the place to connect, learn, and collaborate on building the skilled workforce that Hawaiʻi needs.
We're already providing courses in AI, data science, and more. Our summit will expand on this foundation, bringing together the best minds to lead Hawaiʻi's transition. Stay tuned for registration information and speaker announcements! #PCATTSummit2026 #AIforActionandImpact #UHCommunityColleges #TechTraining #Hawaii #Innovation
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“This is not just about computer science. [AI] touches agriculture, trades, finance and the careers that define Hawaiʻi’s workforce.”