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Kuder System -
Online Career and
College Assessment Tool  
Valley of Rainbows is pleased to announce their newest
program to assist with college and career planning. Contact
Valley of Rainbows to obtain your free batch codes to begin using
the online software from Kuder Systems. Log on to www.hi.kuder.com and take three assessment surveys - skills, interest
and experience to assist in your college and career goals.
Based on the information shared on the assessment, the Kuder system
will help you plan your next steps. College links, resources,
application deadlines and required class courses provided through
the system. It's easy, free and a great tool as you begin
planning for your future. Students as young as 5th grade are
able to use this software, including adults returning to work or
wanting to change careers. This profile will remain with you
throughout your lifetime as long as you review at least once a
year. Contact Denice Kelikoa at denicek@hawaii.rr.com for
your free batch codes to begin using this valuable
tool.
Don't have internet
access? The following agencies have computer and internet
access for your use: Waianae District Park, Oahu WorkLinks at
Satellite City Hall, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, all
State of Hawaii Public Libraries, Searider Productions and most
resource centers at your local high school.
Check back for future
Valley of Rainbows workshops in the planning stages!
PROGRAMS WE'VE
FUNDED
Summer School Fees, WHS
Searider Production competition to China, Computer classes, Project
Graduation, Pop Warner & Big Boys Football, Cheerleading
Camps, Canoe Paddeling, Surf Contests, Tahiti Fest, Merrie Monarch
participation, Keiki Hula Competition, Little Miss Competition,
Konishiki Kids to Japan, baseball, soccer, bowling, swimming, golf,
ballet, piano, sewing, music, art lessons, Girl/Boy Scouts, Cub
Scouts, Brownies and so much more. If you have a child
interested in participating in an organized activity and need
financial support, pick up an application today. (Click here for application
info).
YOUTH
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The 4th Annual
Youth Leadership Conference is scheduled Tuesday, January 29,
2008 at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa. The focus of the
conference is to assist high school students begin planning for
college and prepare for SAT testing, learn more about the financial
aid process, and how to choose the right career path to reach
their educational goals. Over 450 high school students
from Nanakuli, Wai'anae and Kapolei High School are invited to
attend this all day educational (free) conference. Click here
for Conference
highlights.
Information for the 2008
conference, contact your grade
level counselor for further information or contact Valley of
Rainbows at (808) 668-2314 to be included on the mailing
list. (Visit Conference Highlights,
click here). See Mrs. Jean Nishi at
Nanakuli Intermediate & High School (668-2354), Miss Janice
Uemori at Waianae High School 697-7056, Ms. Lolita Takeda, PCNC
Facilatator at Kapolei High School, 692-8200 x2246.
AWARD
PRESENTATIONS
Upon approval of your application,
Valley of Rainbows will contact you and/or your family member to
attend the monthly award presentation, usually held at
Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center. Parents and family
members are invited to attend. A group photo is published
each month in Westside Stories. Effective January 1,
2008 all application must be mailed direct to our PO Box 1009,
Wai'anae, HI 96792, postmarked by the first Monday of each
month.
 
Pick
up an application today!
Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Kamehameha Schools
Nanakuli Office, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Mauka
Clinic, Oahu Worklink @ Satellite City Hall, and WHS Searider
Production. Applications due the 1st Monday of each month
(postmarked) and mailed to PO Box 1009, Wai'anae, HI
96792.
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