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Continuum Level
This menu organizes opportunities by continuum levels.
- Awareness level activities that help students learn about the wide range of options available to them;
- Exploration level activities that strengthen student understanding of the connection between classroom learning and “real-world” applications;
- Preparation level activities that give students extended, supervised opportunities to develop readiness skills for work and live; and
- Training level activities that help students for entry into specific careers.
Time Commitment
This menu organizes opportunities by the general range of time each activity would ask of collaborators. Activities range in time commitment from hours to months.
Recommended Staffing
This menu organizes opportunities by the amount of people a collaborator may need to have available to help with an activity. Activities are arranged by none, few, some, and many.
Location
This menu organizes opportunities by recommended format(s). Opportunities can be sorted by school donation, on-campus, off-campus, and virtual formats.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
One-time volunteer opportunites that help students learn more about careers while contributing to the organization’s mission
(Projects may include connections to the Nā Hopena Aʻo framework and Hawaiian education)
MOCK INTERVIEWS
Conduct mock job interviews/performance reviews of students and provide feedback on their performance
COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR/EXPO
Host a booth to share advice on pursuing a career, skills and knowledge required, and career roles, responsibilities, and advancement options
Planning and coordination with the school/complex may take an extended period of time
SPECIAL CAMPUS EVENTS
Provide supports to the school for special events. (e.g. showcase, fairs, etc.) Schools may ask for assistance with volunteers, resources, networking, etc.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Provide students with an opportunity to assist with the implementation of a corporate/charity event
FAFSA
Assist families of students in completing FAFSA application forms
WORKPLACE TOUR/FIELD EXPERIENCES
Host a school/classroom visit to the worksite. Students can speak to professionals to learn about educational requirements, skills, and opportunities available in the industry
CLASSROOM GUEST SPEAKER
Visit a school and share expertise and experiences with students and/or teacher in a classroom or larger group setting