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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 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. Click here for
Kuder logon codes for 2011
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 Supporting Youth - Our
Monthly Scholarship Program
Since 1999 we have
provided scholarship funds to 1933 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 - High School and Middle School
The 8th Annual Youth Leadership
Conference is scheduled Thursday, April 12,
2012. Students will attend the National College Fair at
Hawaii Convention Center then proceed to the Sheraton Waikiki
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 2012 Conference, contact your grade level counselor
for registration forms and Student Permission Form
(SA-1). (Visit previous Conference
Highlights, click here). See Mrs. Jean
Nishi at Nanakuli Intermediate & High School
(668-2354), Ms. Janice Uemori or Mr. Shane Nakamura at
Waianae High School 697-7056, Ms. Lolita Takeda, PCNC
Facilatator at Kapolei High School, 692-8200 x2246.
NEW 2012! Dawn of a New Era Girls Conference
scheduled Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Aulani, a
Disney Resort for 6th grade female students from Nanakuli,
Nanaikapono, Ma'ili, Leihoku, Waianae and Makaha Elementary.
By special invitation only. Sponsored by Dawn.
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7 & 8 Grade
Youth Leadership Conference was held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at J.W. Marriott Ihilani
Resort & Spa for 100 7 & 8 grade students from Waianae and
Nanakuli Intermediate.
AWARD
PRESENTATIONS
Upon approval of your application,
Valley of Rainbows will contact you and/or your family member to
attend the monthly award
presentation, held at NFL YET Club at Nanakuli Boys
& Girls Club, the 3rd Tuesday 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. Six (6) hours of
community service required to receive future awards. Learn
more
All applications 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.
GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY PROJECTS
About GYSD
Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that
celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who
improve their communities each day of the year through service and
service-learning. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day is
the largest service event in the world, and the only day of service
dedicated to children and youth. GYSD is celebrated each year in
over 100 countries.
Each year, millions of children and youth around
the world work together with schools, youth
organizations, nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations,
volunteer and national service programs, government agencies, faith
communities, and other individuals to address the world’s most
critical issues and change their communities on Global Youth Service
Day.
Valley of Rainbows is honored to be selected as the
Lead Agency for the State of Hawaii. Youth inspired projects
include:
- Participation in the Martin Luther King Day Parade, January
17, 2011, Waikiki. Over 200 youth from 4 schools
participated with a marching band, vehicle and marching
unit. Ended with a day of celebration and picnic at
Kapi'olani Park.
- PAIR2CARE Slipper Drive January - February 28, 2011.
Collectively, students collected over 3400 pairs of slippers to
distribute to 17 Waianae Coast schools. (Click
here for more info and pics)
- Relay for Life - March 23, 2012. Youth will raise
awareness about Keeping Healthy and Keiki activities at
the Relay for Life Keiki Tent.
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