ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter K E P A K E M A P A 2 0 2 1 September 2021 Issue |
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A Message from the Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff |
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Aloha kākou! Welina me ke aloha! To our new Poʻi Nā Nalu students - welcome! We are so glad to have you on board. To returning students - welcome back! To our HonCC ʻohana as well as our community partners, mahalo nui loa for continuously supporting Poʻi Nā Nalu NHCTEP. The Fall 2021 semester has arrived. Students - as always, we are dedicated to supporting you through the present-day challenges, and we will continue to do our best to keep you connected academically, professionally, and culturally. Here are some important things to know: - Poʻi Nā Nalu Staff Hours: Poʻi Nā Nalu is working out of the Hawaiian Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We encourage email, phone, and Zoom meetings, but we are accepting walk-ins. Please email us at nanalu@hawaii.edu if you plan to visit in person.
- Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center: When you visit us at the Hawaiian Center, we ask that you follow signage and protocols in place to help us all be as safe as possible. Face-to-face meetings with staff is limited when remote appointments are not possible. Hanging out, socializing, and long-term studying in the Center is not allowed at this time. For more info, contact hulilik@hawaii.edu.
- Before coming to campus... (For faculty, staff, students, and visitors) Regardless of your vaccination status, you are required to complete the health questionnaire on the LumiSight UH app prior to coming to campus.
- If you are vaccinated, you are required to upload your COVID-19 vaccination card on the LumiSight UH app.
- If you are unvaccinated, you are required to take a PCR test weekly and upload your negative test to the LumiSight UH app before you come to campus. This also applies to students with a medical and/or religious exemption. UH students and employees must get tested at an approved Clinical Labs testing center. For a free PCR test, see list of approved testing sites HERE.
Let us continue to ʻauamo (carry/take care of) our kuleana (responsibilities/privileges), and always holomua (progress). Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or need kōkua. Stay safe, healthy, and have a wonderful September! Me ke aloha, Greg, Auntie Kathy & Noʻi Poʻi Nā Nalu Contact Information Poʻi Nā Nalu: nanalu@hawaii.edu Greg Kashigi (Program Coordinator): gkashigi@hawaii.edu | 844-2322 Kathy Ballesteros (Academic Support Specialist): ks@hawaii.edu | 844-2347 Kaʻanoʻi Akaka (Academic Support Specialist): arianaa@hawaii.edu | 844-2323 |
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Poʻi Nā Nalu Students - all of the iKEA workshops count toward your two-workshop requirement. |
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Fall 2021 iKEA Workshop Series - iKEA workshops are open and free to all HonCC students
- All workshops will be held via Zoom
- On-demand workshops are now available as well. They can be accessed at any time!
Visit https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/ikea to access the full list of iKEA workshops and links. |
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- Monday, September 6, 2021
HOLIDAY: Labor Day - Tuesday, September 14, 2021
-Last day to Drop/Withdraw with a 50% Tuition Refund ($5 fee in person, no fee for online transaction) -Last day to Drop/Withdraw without a "W" grade on Academic Record |
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Loan-Out Textbooks & Tools Poʻi Nā Nalu students - need to borrow a laptop, textbook, tool, or a device like a scientific calculator or camera? Contact us at nanalu@hawaii.edu. We will do our best to provide what you need. |
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FINANCIAL LITERACY I Kahiki ka ua, ako ʻē ka hale. While the rain is still far away, thatch the house. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1178 Grocery Shopping Have you noticed how groceries have become more expensive during the pandemic? There are lots of reasons for this: supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, climate change, etc. You can’t control the global food chain, but you can control what goes into your shopping cart. Here are some simple tips and links to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your shopping dollar. 1. We love Homemade: Buy ingredients to cook from scratch instead of expensive prepared or frozen foods. Try these Money Saving Meals. 2. Write it Down: Always use a shopping list to avoid impulse buying. 3. Clip those Coupons: Make use of coupons. Try Basket or Flipp. 4. Choices, Choices: Ounce for ounce, breakfast cereal is one of the most expensive items in the grocery store. Why not re-imagine your breakfast? 5. Swap it Out: Buy chicken or beans instead of a pricier cut of beef. 6. Get it on Sale: Stock up on non-perishable sale items, but only those that you will use. 7. Join the Club: Join a wholesale club, just make sure that your savings exceeds your annual membership. 8. Dah!: Don’t shop when you’re hungry! Poʻi Nā Nalu Homemade Dish IG Challenge: Post a photo or video of you making a new homemade dish to your Instagram story or feed, and tag us at @poinanalu_nhctep to be featured! |
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Memberships, Certifications, and Licenses Want to enhance your employability? Poʻi Nā Nalu can pay for your membership in a professional or academic organization in your field. Poʻi Nā Nalu can also reimburse you for the successful completion of an industry certification or license. For more information, please contact Auntie Kathy Ballesteros @ ks@hawaii.edu. |
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Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program Poʻi Nā Nalu's Ke Ala Noelo Internship Program is designed to offer Poʻi Nā Nalu participants an invaluable internship opportunity to network within their future professional community. Through hands-on training and professional mentoring, student interns receive relevant and rigorous educational experience in preparation for their aspiring careers. If you are interested in participating in a paid internship, contact Noʻi at arianaa@hawaii.edu. |
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Available Support Services |
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Computer Lab: Building 2, Room 405. Open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM. Help is also available remotely by phone (808-845-9293) & by Zoom (Mon-Fri 8:30AM-12PM, 1-4PM | Zoom Meeting ID: 787 888 8788, Password: HONLAB). Email honcclab@hawaii.edu for more info. Library: Mon-Thurs 9AM-3PM; Fri 9AM-1PM. Phone, email, Zoom by appt. Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. Contact 808-845-9199 or honcclib@hawaii.edu for more info. Tutoring Center: Contact 808-845-9232 or chmiller@hawaii.edu for more info. You can also use tutor.com 24/7; available for all UHCC students. Math Lab: Building 7, Room 421. Open Mon-Thurs 7:30AM-5:30PM. Contact Glen Tengan at gtengan@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9403 for more info. Wellness Center: Support services available via phone and Zoom Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. To contact or schedule a meeting, email hccwell@hawaii.edu or call 808-845-9180. |
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Writing Center: Online tutoring available Mon-Fri 9AM-3PM. To schedule an appointment: 1) Go to star.hawaii.edu/appointment. 2) Click the + icon next to "Learning Services." 3) Click "Hon Writing Center." Career Services & HINET: Building 7, Rooms 319 & 320. Open Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM. Contact 808-845-9204 or honcs@hawaii.edu for more info. TRIO-Student Support Service: Building 7, Room 309. Open in person Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. Contact 808-844-2366 or hontrio@hawaii.edu for more info. Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center: Building 5, Room 203. Open Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. The Hawaiian Center Computer Lab is available for use with a max. of four computers at a time. Face-to-face meetings with staff is limited when remote appointments are not possible. Hanging out, socializing, and long-term studying in the Center is not allowed at this time. For more info, contact hulilik@hawaii.edu. |
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TRIO Student Support Services TRIO-SSS is a student support service at HonCC that offers advising, peer tutoring, cultural learning events, workshops, and much more, very similar to Poʻi Nā Nalu. They are currently recruiting! Check out the webpages below to see if you are eligible. TRIO-SSS Webpage: HERE Program Eligibility: HERE TRIO-SSS Application: HERE Email your application to hontrio@hawaii.edu or file drop it at https://www.hawaii.edu/filedrop/ |
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Get Your Fall 2021 Student ID Card To be eligible for a Fall 2021 student ID, you must be enrolled in at least one Fall class at HonCC and paid tuition or had your Financial Aid award applied. You will need to show proof. To make an appointment to get your ID, log in at https://www.star.hawaii.edu/appointment/, find "Student Life" in the left side column. Select "Student ID" as the appointment reason. Contact hccsld@hawaii.edu if you have any questions. |
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UH Transfer Day The UH Transfer Day will be held on September 17, 2021 from 9AM-12PM. Hear from representatives from various UH campuses regarding Admission, Financial Aid, and different programs such as Humanities, Environmental Sciences, Hawaiian Programs, Business, Creative Media, Education and more. Visit http://www.hawaii.edu/transferday/ for details and Zoom links. |
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Seeking Employment? Why not work where you go to school? Campus jobs are convenient for college students. Visit https://sece.its.hawaii.edu/sece/login to browse available campus jobs at HonCC and other University of Hawaiʻi System campuses. | | |
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CAREER RESOURCES - Employment Recruitment Sites: HonCC's list of recruiting websites for job seekers HERE.
- Hawaiʻi is Hiring: A resource for Hawaiʻi jobs, training, and internships. Access HERE.
- Hawaiʻi Career Pathways: A career pathway explorer tool. Access HERE.
FOOD RESOURCES - SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Get more info and apply HERE.
- Hawaiʻi Foodbank: Find a food distribution site near you HERE.
HOUSING & FINANCIAL RESOURCES - Rent & Utility Relief Program: Currently paused, but sign up for notification email HERE.
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Access relief for renters & homeowners HERE.
- CNHA Rent Relief: See if you are eligible for CNHA's rental relief program HERE.
- The Salvation Army: Access rent and utility assistance HERE.
- HCAP: Access services in employment, education, tax assistance and more HERE.
- Hawaiʻi Community Assets: Access housing and financial counseling, tax & FAFSA preparation assistance, and technical assistance HERE.
WELLNESS RESOURCES HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESOURCES - Hawaiian History Month: This month, celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani's birthday, Hawaiian health, music, arts, and more. Click HERE for details.
- Kaʻiwakīloumoku: Hawaiian & Pacific moʻolelo, mele, recipes, videos, and more HERE.
- Kanaeokana: Hawaiian educational resources HERE.
- OHA: ʻĀina, culture, economic self-sufficiency, education, governance, and much more HERE.
- Ulukau: A Hawaiian electronic library. Access HERE.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): APPLY HERE. Contact Financial Aid at honccfao@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9116 if you need assistance with your FAFSA.
- OHA Scholarship List: See a complete list of Native Hawaiian scholarships HERE.
- ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship: For vocational and technical education majors. APPLY HERE.
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Kilohana Student of the Month |
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Chad Haili Major: Occupational & Environmental Safety Management |
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Tell us a little about yourself. I’m originally from Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu. I’m a father to two very smart and energic boys, and I’m married to a loving and supportive wife. After a career as a bus operator for Oʻahu Transit Services, I was afforded an opportunity to go back to school after a 26-year hiatus. After 2 years of hard work and grit, I’ll be graduating this Fall with an Associate of Science Degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety Management. What are your future plans? In the future, I see myself working in the field of safety and facilities management and making a difference for the better. I also want to further my education and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management from the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In the next 10 years, I hope to have gained valuable knowledge and experience as a safety professional. I would like to continue working alongside other professionals in the safety industry and also find ways to give back and share my manaʻo with those just starting out in the industry. How has Poʻi Nā Nalu helped you through your academic journey at HonCC? The entire Poʻi Nā Nalu staff helped and guided me tremendously through the past 2 years of school. They reached out to me to make sure I was on track, that I had everything I needed to be successful, and even did grade checks to make sure I wasn’t falling behind. If I needed help with a class, they served as my advocate by reaching out to my instructors to better understand how they could help me succeed. They provided me with important resources such as textbooks, a laptop, workshops, and (pre-pandemic) a comfortable place to study on campus. They provided financial assistance that helped pay for safety certifications. They went above and beyond to ensure that I would not only survive, but thrive as a student. I’m extremely grateful for everything they did to help me. Anything else you want to add? I will be the first among 9 siblings to graduate with a college degree. As an older student, I hope my story inspires others not to let age or life circumstances keep you from achieving your goals. I’m proof that it’s never too late. |
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Brittain Wabinga Graduation: Spring 2018 - AS in Occupational & Environmental Safety Management |
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Who are you? How did you enroll in HonCC and in your major? Aloha, my name is Brittain Wabinga. I enrolled at HonCC in Fall 2015. I had just got out of high school and I did not know what I wanted to major in, and with the help of my family I majored in Occupational Environmental Safety Management. I always knew that I wanted to go to Honolulu Community College to finish my pre-requisites and then transfer to a 4-year university to get my Bachelor's degree. During my second year at HonCC, a friend of mine introduced me to Poʻi Nā Nalu and many opportunities opened up for me. Where are you currently working or going to school? After I graduated from HonCC in Spring 2018, I transferred to University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, majored in Disaster Preparedness Emergency Management, and graduated in Spring 2020. There I got to learn the dynamics about how to plan, prepare, and recover in the case of a natural disaster incident. Due to COVID-19, it was hard finding a job, especially in Disaster Preparedness. However, I hadn’t stopped applying to jobs and in January 2021, I happened to come across a job opening for Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as a Disaster Assistance Office Assistant. I freshened up my résumé, did my research about the agency, and applied and was hired as of March 2021. How has Poʻi Nā Nalu helped to influence your decisions and get you to where you are now? During my time at Poʻi Nā Nalu, they were offering career, interview, and résumé workshops and by attending those workshops, I got to use the skills I learned to apply for jobs and be confident and detailed in my résumé and interviews. Without the workshops, I would not know how to format my résumé in which an employer will take the time to read it and consider me. Same for interviews; if I didn’t know the right things to say, I don't think I would be working at Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. What was your most memorable experience with Poʻi Nā Nalu? The most fun experience I had with Poʻi Nā Nalu was in 2017 during the winter break. I and others participated in a program called Kūkalaʻula, where in one week we got to learn more about the history of Hawai’i, why it is important to preserve and care for the land, and why we need to continue to educate future generations. What tips or words of advice do you have for current PNN students? One piece of advice is to attend workshops, programs, etc. that Poʻi Nā Nalu offers because even though you might think it won’t benefit you, it might benefit you in the future. |
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E ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kākou! Let's Speak Hawaiian |
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Hoʻomanawanui: Patience, steadfastness, fortitude. Pukui & Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary Visit wehewehe.org to learn more about hoʻomanawanui! |
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"Ka waihona o ka noʻonoʻo." "The repository of learning." Said in admiration of a learned person. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1650 Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings |
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Find previous ʻAle Poʻi Newsletter issues on our website: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian/poinanalu Poʻi Nā Nalu is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program sponsored by ALU LIKE, Inc. and funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. |
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