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DRAGON DEN PAID INTERNSHIP:
We are inviting our area high school students 16-years-old or older and recent high school graduates from Laupāhoehoe CPCS, Honokaʻa High School, Kanu o Ka ʻĀina NCPCS, and Kohala High School to join our Career Readiness class and Internship Program called Dragon Den. This is a part of Kō Education Center’s Careers Pathways Alliance for Student Success (CareerPASS) and funded with a Community Engagement and Resources grant from Kamehameha Schools West Hawaii Region. Students will meet online Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-5pm and some Saturdays to learn important pre-employment and professional skills, including resume writing, interviewing for a job and communicating effectively with colleagues and employers. Students will also gain real-world experience working with a client (Hāmākua-Kohala Health Center) to develop and finish and project over the course of the semester. This program is led by our Career Readiness Instructor Ric Mendoza and Project Coach Krystal Meiszel. Students can earn $600 for their participation, and we can certify their 60 hours if they are interested in gaining the DOE work credit. We encourage students to apply at http://bit.ly/KoECDDApp. The program begins next Tuesday Sept 22, but we will keep the application open till next week Friday. If you have any questions, please email or call me at the number below. Kalehua Kukahiko Academic Projects Coordinator Kō Education Center (formerly NHERC) Hawaii Community College Office- (808)969-8974 | kalehua.kukahiko@hawaii.edu |
Student Internships
The County of Hawai'i embraces the concept of providing learning experiences through student internships to develop a future workforce. OUR GOAL is to provide meaningful student internships opportunities to high school and college/university students. Many departments serve as student internship worksites. For more information and to apply for various student internships, visit the County's website at: www.jobs.co.hawaii.hi.us
1. High School Level:
The Hui'ana Internship Program focuses on placing high school students in 60-hour internships with County departments. Internships are tied to students' career pathway interests. Contact Hawai'i Island Workforce and Economic Development Ohana, Inc. at huiana@hiwedohawaii.org or call (808) 959-6200 for more information and to apply.
2. College / University Level:
The County of Hawaii provides worksites and supervision for unpaid student internships for those attending an accredited United States college or university in accordance with the student's degree and career pathway interests. Internships are for fall, spring, and summer semesters with time commitments ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week. To apply, visit www.jobs.co.hawaii.hi.us
The County of Hawai'i embraces the concept of providing learning experiences through student internships to develop a future workforce. OUR GOAL is to provide meaningful student internships opportunities to high school and college/university students. Many departments serve as student internship worksites. For more information and to apply for various student internships, visit the County's website at: www.jobs.co.hawaii.hi.us
1. High School Level:
The Hui'ana Internship Program focuses on placing high school students in 60-hour internships with County departments. Internships are tied to students' career pathway interests. Contact Hawai'i Island Workforce and Economic Development Ohana, Inc. at huiana@hiwedohawaii.org or call (808) 959-6200 for more information and to apply.
2. College / University Level:
The County of Hawaii provides worksites and supervision for unpaid student internships for those attending an accredited United States college or university in accordance with the student's degree and career pathway interests. Internships are for fall, spring, and summer semesters with time commitments ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week. To apply, visit www.jobs.co.hawaii.hi.us
Volunteer Opportunities
The County of Hawaii has various programs where an individual may volunteer their time and skills. If you are interested in any existing program, contact the sponsoring department for more information:
Why Volunteer?
Be Civic-minded Provide community service Give back to our island community Remain active and productive
The County of Hawaii has various programs where an individual may volunteer their time and skills. If you are interested in any existing program, contact the sponsoring department for more information:
Why Volunteer?
Be Civic-minded Provide community service Give back to our island community Remain active and productive
Existing Programs:
Volunteer Fire Fighters:
The Hawaii Fire Department sponsors the Volunteer Fire Fighters Program. Volunteer stations are located throughout the island. To learn more about this program, visit their website at http://www.hvfcs.net/ or call the Volunteer Training Section at (808) 961-8374, or email staff at hcfdvo111@co.hawaii.hi.us or hcfdvo112@co.hawaii.hi.us
Office of Aging:
Volunteers are needed to help those with ongoing health conditions gain practical skills for living a healthy life. If you are interested, call Pauline Fukunaga at (808) 961-8600 for more information.
Water Supply:
Call the Human Resources Program Manager at (808) 961-8050 to discuss volunteer available opportunities in a variety of Water Supply functions.
Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (HCPA):
Volunteers give their time and talent to assist the office staff in various capacities. Persons must be eighteen years or older. Call the Volunteer Services Coordinator at (808) 934-3390 to schedule an appointment.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
Under the Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Section, RSVP provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for retired and senior persons aged 55 years and older. Examples of assignments include reading tutors, library aides, food bank helpers, carpenters, respite caregivers, school supply collectors and more. Call RSVP at (808) 961-8730 in Hilo or (808) 323-4333 in Kona.
Volunteer Fire Fighters:
The Hawaii Fire Department sponsors the Volunteer Fire Fighters Program. Volunteer stations are located throughout the island. To learn more about this program, visit their website at http://www.hvfcs.net/ or call the Volunteer Training Section at (808) 961-8374, or email staff at hcfdvo111@co.hawaii.hi.us or hcfdvo112@co.hawaii.hi.us
Office of Aging:
Volunteers are needed to help those with ongoing health conditions gain practical skills for living a healthy life. If you are interested, call Pauline Fukunaga at (808) 961-8600 for more information.
Water Supply:
Call the Human Resources Program Manager at (808) 961-8050 to discuss volunteer available opportunities in a variety of Water Supply functions.
Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (HCPA):
Volunteers give their time and talent to assist the office staff in various capacities. Persons must be eighteen years or older. Call the Volunteer Services Coordinator at (808) 934-3390 to schedule an appointment.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
Under the Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Section, RSVP provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for retired and senior persons aged 55 years and older. Examples of assignments include reading tutors, library aides, food bank helpers, carpenters, respite caregivers, school supply collectors and more. Call RSVP at (808) 961-8730 in Hilo or (808) 323-4333 in Kona.
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