Kīʻapu

Our participants are provided with support and resources to enhance their educational pathways, including connections to CTE training, GEDs, certifications, etc. After assessing our participants' needs for support, our team identifies areas of service, including tutoring, connections to training providers and certifications, GED or completion of high school diplomas, and additional ways to enhance and support the educational experience of our youth.

We provide individual and group training that equips participants with the skills required to succeed in reaching their goals for education, training certifications, and careers.

We believe in the strength of the community and encourage participants to engage with local projects and initiatives to nurture a sense of belonging and responsibility while impacting positive change in their local communities.

We partner with educational institutions, employers, cultural practitioners, and other workforce initiatives and local organizations to ensure our participants have the resources and training they need to achieve their goals.

The Kīʻapu program strives to remove barriers to employment and education for youth by providing financial supportive services for essentials such as tools, training fees, interview attire and work uniforms, childcare, transportation, and professional certifications. This support is aimed at removing barriers for achieving success with education and workforce goals. 

• It’s important to note that while we strive to provide comprehensive support, our funding is grant-based and, therefore, not guaranteed indefinitely. We manage our resources carefully to ensure equitable distribution of funds to all participants and maintain sustainability.