Designed as the second tier of the mentoring program and a way for participants to level up, this 10-week paid internship serves young adults ages 18-23 seeking opportunities for leadership development, technical training, job readiness, and increased understanding of Hawaiian culture through values-based coaching.
The mentoring program is designed with the possibility for growth and promotion in mind. The 4 tiers are:
The Kaikaina level, seasonal internship, of the Kūkuluhou Program focuses on young adults who have promoted up through the Pokiʻi level and are looking for further leadership development and technical training. It is also for those outside of the program seeking an ʻāina based leadership and job skills training program while earning a wage. An application process is necessary to be accepted into the 10 week seasonal session. Like the Pokiʻi level, interns will receive daily mentoring in Hawaiian values as well as tools to build important life skills. Areas of growth after the 10 weeks include but are not limited to:
Intern Akamu shares about the benefits of participating in Hoʻokuaʻāinaʻs Kūkuluhou Internship program.
Music E Ola Pono by Kaukahi
The Alakaʻi level is the highest level of the mentoring program. Interns who have shown initiative and a desire to take on greater responsibility are offered a promotion to year-round employment as the leaders, peer mentors, and co-farm managers of Kapalai. They are given greater responsibility and challenged to push themselves towards excellence. In addition to important values and life skills, the Alakaʻi are offered frequent opportunities to receive professional development in areas of finance, leadership, entrepreneurial, and business skills. Alakaʻi teach classes, host groups, manage all aspects of kalo cultivation and mentor interns and apprentices in the ASA program. There is no application process. To reach the Alakaʻi level, one must be offered the position during a seasonal internship.
Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu. Get Directions.
For more information about our programs or how you can get involved please contact us.
916E Auloa Rd.
Kailua, HI 96734
P.O. Box 342146
Kailua, HI 96734
Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu.
For more information about our programs or how you can get involved please contact us.
916E Auloa Rd.
Kailua, HI 96734
P.O. Box 342146
Kailua, HI 96734
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Hoʻokuaʻāina is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
© Hoʻokuaʻāina 2020 All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | Site By Created By Kaui
Hoʻokuaʻāina is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
© Hoʻokuaʻāina 2020 All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy
Site By Created By Kaui