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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 denice@valleyofrainbows.org
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 - Our Monthly Scholarship
Program
Since 1999 we have
provided scholarship funds to 1850 Leeward Coast youth to attend and
cover costs for: 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. Funds are paid direct
to supporting agency. Applications should be postmarked
by the first Monday of each month and sent to PO Box 1009, Wai'anae,
HI 96792. Please limit envelope size to #10. (Click here for application info). Email denice@valleyofrainbows.org
for an e-application.
YOUTH
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The 6th Annual
Youth Leadership
Conference is scheduled Thursday, April 22,
2010. New this year, we are taking advantage of the National
College Fair at Hawaii Convention Center then proceeding to the
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel for the Youth Leadership Conference and
lunch.
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 350 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 2010
conference, contact your grade
level counselor for registration forms and Student Permission
Form (SA-1). (Visit Conference Highlights,
click here). See Mrs. Jean Nishi at
Nanakuli Intermediate & High School (668-2354), Mr. Shane
Nakamura 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 Waianae Satellite City Hall Conference Room the
3rd Monday of each month starting at 6 p.m. Must be present to
pick up your awards. 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. Please
use #10 envelope. Send an email to denice@valleyofrainbows.org
for an online fillable application. (Adobe Reader
required)
 
Pick
up an application today!
Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Kamehameha
Schools Nanakuli Office, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Mauka Clinic, Oahu Worklinks @ Satellite City Hall, Boys and Girls
Club at Nanakuli and Waianae, NHIS and WHS Searider
Production. Applications due the 1st Monday of each month
(postmarked) and mailed to PO Box 1009, Wai'anae, HI 96792.
Use #10 envelope, larger size envelopes will delay
application. Please do NOT fax application or any attachments
for Scholarship Project. Thank you.
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