Mikhaela van Hoven, Australian Desk Support Officer at SMX, and Tess Schwalger, J5 Executive Officer at SMX, shared their experiences building early career pathways in cyber, IT, and defense support—right here in Hawai‘i.
Both highlighted how local training and workforce programs helped them gain the skills, experience, and connections they needed to launch successful careers without leaving the islands. Their stories show that high-impact opportunities are already here—growing Hawai‘i’s talent for Hawai‘i’s future.
