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Summer Ramp up (SRU)/ Winter Ramp up (WRU)

Our 2 month long ramp-up programs help students refine their love, respect, and willingness to work in preparation to become full-time students and YLT. During transitions between semesters (Summer break or Winter break), SRU and WRU interns will practice farming alongside the Youth Leadership Training Interns and learn MAʻO ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Applications are now open for Summer Ramp Up

Applications Open: April 15, 2024

Applications Close: May 10th, 2024

Eligibility

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Hardworking and motivated

  • Between 17 to 25 years old (with exceptions)

  • Enrolling at LLC Waiʻanae Moku or Puʻuloa campus

BEnefits

In preparation for the YLT, SRU and WRU interns will receive all benefits except tuition until they are enrolled as a YLT* and full-time student.

  • Mentorship and guidance into the pathway of your choice.

  • Spaces to grow and reflect with peers.

  • Monthly stipend starting at $600 and increasing commensurate with greater experience and responsibilities

*Scroll below for YLT information

Summer Ramp Up

Ready to commit to the full program schedule from June 1, 2024 - August 16, 2024

(Program is subject to change)

Summer Ramp up

Program funded with KS Kaiāulu support

 

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (YLT) PROGRAM

The YLT program is a two-year internship for college students who work part-time on the farm while attending college full-time. This program can be extended for a fifth semester.

Eligibility

  • Must be part of our Summer Ramp-up (SRU) or Winter Ramp-up (WRU)

  • Enrolling/enrolled at UH Leeward Community College or UH West Oʻ ahu

  • Between 17-25 years old* (with exceptions)

  • Hard worker & motivated to go to college to pursue any career of interest

Benefits

  • FULL tuition coverage at Leeward Community College or partial coverage at University of Hawaiʻ i West Oʻ ahu (additional scholarships also available to UHWO students)

  • Monthly stipend starting at $575 and increasing commensurate with greater experience and responsibilities

  • Academic support

  • Real-life work experience

 
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