The 2021 online AgDiscovery Application is now open: www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery! 

For those who are not familiar, AgDiscovery is a joint program between several universities throughout the nation and the USDA.  It gives high school and middle school aged students the opportunity to participate in a free, 2-4 week summer program.  As AgDiscovery participants, students learn about careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and animal and plant science from professionals in the field.  Participants also engage and interact with other students in team-building and cultural activities.  We are lucky to have a local Hawai’i AgDiscovery Program with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa!  Our program is normally held in-person, but due to safety concerns with COVID-19, Hawai’i AgDiscovery 2021 will be held virtually July 11- July 24, 2021.  Sixteen high school aged students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be selected to participate.  Please apply and complete your applications before the deadline of March 25, 2021.

See the flyer and app in the sidebar.

• Additionally, for students who wish to learn skills in application writing, the University of Hawai’i will be hosting a virtual AgDiscovery Application Workshop, Saturday February 20 from 12:00-2:00pm.  Please contact Kristin Matsumoto with the University of Hawai’i for more information and details on how to register: (808) 956-2160, khalbert@hawaii.edu. 

Daily Schedule

The class runs from 7am- 11am, and then the students go out to the Cutter dealerships (which are preassigned per students preference) until closing (usually from 12pm until 3-4:00pm)  So everyday runs roughly from 7am-4pm, starting at HonCC campus and ending at their designated Cutter Dealerships.

June 10- Orientation

June 11 Kamehameha Day 

June 14 First Day of Class

July 23 Last Day Celebration

Grades that students get in this class go on their official college transcripts so it is definitely an introduction into college.  The students do not get paid while in this program but do get 4 college credits paid for them by First Hawaiian Bank ($345x4= $1380). 

Junior Health Scholar Overview

Observe how the care delivery and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent care and explore whether a career in health care is right for you.

The Junior Health Scholar program allows high school students between the ages of 16-18 to shadow a current Health Scholar and observe how the patient care and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent care and to explore whether a career in health care is right for you. Most individuals complete the program in nine (9) months with a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week. For those looking to complete the program faster, we offer a 3-month option where you will receive priority shift selection. This means you will have first pick in selecting your shifts to ensure you complete the program on time.

Why Junior Health Scholar?

• Decide if a career in health care is right for you and which profession is the best fit
• Learn about the career path for your future profession
• Develop relationships and receive mentoring opportunities from staff and Health Scholars
• Receive a completion certification from UCLA’s Executive Programs in Health Policy & Management upon graduation
• Receive preferred admission into the Health Scholar program
• The program is offered year-round at select sites in Hawaii and Washington.

Click here or on the logo for more information.

The Law Enforcement Explorers Program is for young adults ages 14-20 years old.  The program provides these young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement with a comprehensive program of training, competition, community services and practical experiences.

Character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism are integral components of the overall program.  The program also provides for those young adults that want to join or participate in an organized program.  Through their involvement in the program, Explorers develop an awareness of the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies, participate in community services, and learn teamwork and leadership skills.

For more information, see the flyer and contact Officer James Quinones at jquinones1@honolulu.gov

Ph. 723-3485

We are a FREE, Premiere Vocational Skills Training facility with 125 centers nationwide.  From those centers we rank #2 in recruitment and advance training placement.

Waimanalo Center offers 9 Trades - Facilities Maintenance, Office Administrative, Painting, Culinary Arts, Automotive, Health Occupation (C.N.A), Landscaping, Medical Office Support, Security Protective

See the flier attached.

Click the graphic to go to the recruiting page.