Ahupua’a Systems Apprenticeship (ASA) 2022

AHUPUAʻA SYSTEMS APPRENTICESHIP (ASA)
2 YEAR APPRENTICESHIP • JUNE 2022 - MAY 2024
To educate and cultivate the next generation of people committed to living the values and practices of a once sustainable island food system.

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AHUPUAʻA SYSTEMS APPRENTICESHIP (ASA) OVERVIEW
Hoʻokuaʻāina is partnering with Windward Community College to offer a unique program for students interested in ʻāina based work, gaining hands-on experience, carrying on cultural practices and traditions, and creating sustainable ahupuaʻa systems once again in Hawaii. In addition to learning the skills and ethics of cultivating kalo and other foods in the loʻi at Kapalai, participants will spend the summer immersed in the stewardship of various wahi pana in the Koʻolaupoko region such as loko iʻa, loʻi kalo, stream restoration, forest management, while being supported to begin their college career. Upon completion of summer requirements, students will be invited to be a part of the 2-year college degree and certification program.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be hardworking & motivated to go to college to pursue any career of interest
A resident of Windward/Koʻolaupoko region between the ages of 17-24
Demonstrate financial need
Enroll as a full-time student at Windward Community College
Upon successful completion of all apprenticeship requirements, participants will receive a $1250 stipend per session, tuition for college, and entry into the 2-year apprenticeship at Hoʻokuaʻāina while pursuing their degree and certificate at WCC.