Programs

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

OUR FACILITIES

Classrooms, Meeting Rooms, Training Bays at Hawaii Truck Parts, Sales and Services

CURRICULUM

HARD SKILLS

Entry- level Diesel Mechanics

Entry-level Auto Mechanics

Commercial Drivers License

Entry-level Construction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Other Vocational Training

Driver's License Instruction

Technical
Digital Media & Marketing
Computer Technology
Coding & Analytics
Project Management

Writing
Language

SOFT SKILLS

Financial Literacy
Business Etiquette
Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Business and Work Ethics
Time Management
Servant Leadership/Teamwork
Civics/Economics
Cultural Awareness
Risk Avoidance/SRAE
Community Service
Self-Motivation/Discipline

OBJECTIVES

· To increase employability

· To avoid poverty
· To build character
· To build emotional maturity
· To build self-confidence

· To increase awareness
· To build a solid foundation
· To increase productivity
· To avoid risks/pitfalls
· To develop strong leaders

· To increase skill level

· To provide hands-on training

· To develop strong leaders

· To provide career guidance

· To ensure job retention

· To ensure career growth

· To ensure employee retention

· To increase scholarship eligibility

At Ho’omalu, we believe that youth and young adults who learn certain soft skills are better prepared to enter the workforce. It has been shown that students who graduate with these skillsets are more likely to lead productive lives and hold sustainable careers. Studies show that students who learn these foundational skills earlier in their lives also perform better in the classroom and in other aspects of their daily lives.

Sadly, soft skills are not focus areas in schools. Students who go without learning these critical and practical skillsets usually have difficultly securing and sustaining a viable job after high school.

With a passion to serve our native Hawaiian youth and the community at large, we are committed to fostering these values and bringing courses to youth and young adults that will help them navigate the workforce and to become productive citizens of society.

MENTORSHIP PLAN

GUIDANCE
HO'OMALU GRADUATES
ASSIGNED MENTOR
EXPLORE VOCATIONS
VOCATION SHADOWING
DETERMINE CAREER PATH

JOB PLACEMENT

HARD SKILLS
PREFERRED VOCATION
HARD SKILLS

FEATURED VOCATIONS AT HO'OMALU
INTRO TO DIESEL MECHANICAL (PRIMARY)

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION

FILM & MEDIA

SECURITY LICENSING

CURRENT PROGRAMS (2021 - PRESENT)

SRAE - Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program

Led by Program Managers Phil Lees and Dave Willweber, Hoʻomalu presents "Onipaʻa", a values based sexual risk avoidance education program funded through a Federal Government Grant. Program partners include Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy, Boys & Girls Club Hawaii - Waiʻanae and Nānākuli Clubhouse, Catholic Diocese of Hawaii, Explicit Movement, Transform Our World Hawaii, Assemblies of God - Hawaii District. We estimate that we will reach over 700 youth by the end of 2023.

Customized Life and Soft Skills Education Program

Customized life and soft skills education program focused on interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. Program partner - Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy. 140 youth have completed this program from 2021-2023.

NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (2022 - PRESENT)

Introduction to CDL (Commercial Driver Licensing) and Diesel Mechanics

In partnership with Hawaii Truck Parts Sales and Service LLC and Commercial Training Consultants, Inc., Hoʻomalu is creating a career pathway orientation to CDL and Diesel Mechanics including site visits, industry speakers and career discussion. Next tier development will include classroom curriculum, job training, certification and job placement.