Farrington High School Business Academy students completed GLSS’ internationally recognized Lean Six Sigma Training & Certification, as well as earning credit toward graduation. They also earn a volunteer certification from the Made in Hawaii Festival, organized by the nonprofit Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA) since 1995.
The 29th annual Made in Hawaii event featured more than 450 vendor booths from across Hawaiâi, award-winning entertainment, celebrity chef demos and tastings, fashion shows, and more.
Students completed a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project that improved guest check-in experiences by identifying waste. They also received a free shirt, transportation and meal while volunteering.
âThis opportunity provides depth to our curriculum, bringing the students out into the community to experience what goes into producing a major event, and also meet with local entrepreneurs.â
â David Chattergy, Business Academy Teacher at Farrington High School
âGiving our students world-class skills like Lean Six Sigma and Project Management to measurably improve our communities and companies in Hawaiâi is vital for our future. Itâs our responsibility and honor to create opportunities and empower future generations to create Kaizen (good change).”
â Karlo Tanjuakio, Founder and CEO of GoLeanSixSigma.com
 
About Made in Hawaii Festival
For the last 29 years, the Made in Hawaii Festival (MIHF) has served as Hawaiâiâs premier event exclusively showcasing made-in-Hawaiâi products. Today, MIHF is the stateâs most-loved festival, showcasing thousands of made-in-Hawaiâi goods including art, clothing, jewelry, food and much more. Since its inception, MIHF has been produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association. Visit www.MadeinHawaiiFestival.com for more info.
About GoLeanSixSigma.com
Since 2011, GoLeanSixSigma.com has partnered with the Fortune 500, Government, Nonprofits, SMBs and 3,000+ colleges to improve productivity, reduce costs and create measurable results with Lean Six Sigma Training & Certification courses.
