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Ke Ala ʻAnuʻu

Ke Ala ʻAnuʻu (KAʻA), STEM Bridge program is a 5 year grant initiative that serves Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in STEM pathways at both Leeward Community College and the University of Hawai'i-West Oʻahu. Eligible participants are provided academic support and social-emotional and financial literacy training and Hawaiian culture based education for 4 years.

 

Students receive guidance and support from the KAʻA Project Coordinator and support staff of the Native Hawaiian Center at Puʻuloa and UH West as well as a KAʻA Retention Specialist and 2 peer mentors housed at both campuses. Participants will be surrounded by a supportive environment to build and maintain a well-rounded cultural and academic foundation to stand firmly on to serve their family and community.

© 2022 Kīpuka, Native Hawaiian Center at Puʻuloa | nhcp@hawaii.edu | (808) 455-0545 | DA 106 | Leeward CC 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782

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