Programs for Native Hawaiians
The Po’okela Project works to promote student academic, career,
and cultural development through an array of support activities, instruction
and curriculum development. The project works directly with a cohort of
thirty (30) Hawaiian students in Career and Technical majors per semester.
Student cohort activities include academic advising, internships, student
stipends and a variety of instructional based academic, career, and cultural
development opportunities.
The project also works with high school students through summer bridge
programs. The summer bridge program model integrates academic rigor, personal,
career and educational development and cultural responsiveness. Using
Career and Technical Education as a vehicle, the ultimate goals of these
bridges are to motivate students to realize their potential and kuleana
(privilege, right or responsibility) as Hawaiians and to promote positive
and productive lifestyles. Call Kahele Dukelow, Program Coordinator, at
984-3346.
The Liko A‘e Native Hawaiian Scholarship program provides scholarships
for Hawaiian students pursuing college degrees in Hawaii or on the mainland.
The program has sites at Maui Community College, Maui Community College,
Kauai Community, Hawai‘i Community College and UH Manoa. The goal
of the program is to increase the enrollment of Native Hawaiians pursuing
and competing post-secondary degrees.
In the Hawaiian language, Na Pua, the flowers, refer to the talents of
children as they blossom on their journey toward self-discovery. Na Pua
No‘eau is an innovative enrichment program for Native Hawaiian children
in grades K-12. Na Pua No‘eau encourages students from an early
age to prepare for college. Call 984-3364, or on Molokai 553-9933.
Mohala Ka ‘Ike is the Native Hawaiian Community Based Education
Learning Center on the Kahului campus. The focus is to provide programs
and activities which assist in sustaining the Native Hawaiian language
and culture. Call 984-3362.
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