Kāpili ‘Oihana

Kāpili ‘Oihana (KO) provides year-round opportunities across the state of Hawai‘i. Our aim is to give Native Hawaiian students the chance to engage with professionals in their fields of interest, offering positions in diverse career fields.

KO is designed to foster and maintain relationships with host sites committed to providing college students enriched career experiences and valuable professional networking opportunities for their future success.

Outcomes

Increase technical skills related to a career field
Increase knowledge of desired career field
Improve employability skills
Build a network of contacts

Meet the team

ʻAwapuhimele Hamakua-Napoleon
Project Manager
awnapole@ksbe.edu
612 Maunaloa Hwy
Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi 96748

C. Mahina Peralta
Industry Liaison
(808) 245-0487
coperalt@ksbe.edu
3201 Akahi St
Lihue, HI 96766

Kēhaulani Delostrico
Industry Liaison
(808) 932-4419
kedelost@ksbe.edu
16-545 Old Volcano Road
Kea’au, HI 96749

Pua Paglinawan
Industry Liaison
(808) 372-8357
pualexan@ksbe.edu
16-545 Old Volcano Road
Keaʻau, HI 96749

Calendar

Fall 2024

Site Recruitment:
NOW – June 21, 2024 CLOSED
Student Recruitment:
June 24 – July 26, 2024 CLOSED
Program Dates:
Sept. 30 – Dec. 6, 2024 PENDING