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Project

Alanui a Hokulani Project

Center:

HI-Hawaii Center on Disability Studies UCEDD/JABSOM LEND Program

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Hye-Jin Park
[email protected]
808-956-9994

Project Description:

The goal of the project is to address the challenges faced by Native Hawaiian (NH) youths in entering postsecondary STEM fields and increase the number of NH youths in the pathways by: (1) developing a tiered intervention program; (2) integrating up-to-date technology; (3) providing training for educators, ʻohana, and employers; (4) organizing community outreach activities, and (5) creating a resource center for NH youth.

Keyword(s):

STEM, work-based learning, postsecondary transition, indigenous education

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State