December 6, 2010
Contributed by Thomas Yoshida
Kāpili 'Oihana, meaning "to build a career or profession," strives to provide Native Hawaiian college students with the opportunity to apply academic experience in a real world environment, meet and learn from professionals in their field of interest, develop skills and competencies, and build their network of contacts in hopes of increasing their hiring potential upon graduation. KOIP interns are attending colleges and universities throughout the U. S. and seeking internship opportunities related to his/her chosen major. The target population, although not limited to, include Kamehameha Schools' graduates and Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation, Kamehameha Scholars, Nā Ho'okama a Pauahi, 'Imi Na'auao and Hana Lima scholarship recipients.
Businesses in private and non-profit sectors from a variety of different fields are encouraged to apply. The deadline for internship site applications submission is Thursday, January 6, 2011. For more information and to download the program application, please visit http://apps.ksbe.edu/cphc/career-services/t/kapili-oihana-internship-program-site-recruitment, or contact Jewel Henderson at jehender@ksbe.edu or by phone at (808) 534-8329.
Media contact:
Contact: Pakalani Bello (808) 534-8143
Elizabeth Ahana (808) 534-3872
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
