Winter Ramp Up Applications are Now Open!
Summer Ramp up (SRU) 0r Winter Ramp up (WRU)
Our ramp-up programs help students refine their love, respect, and willingness to work in preparation to become full-time students and YLT (Youth Leadership Training Program). During transitions between semesters (Summer break or Winter break), SRU and WRU interns will practice farming alongside the Youth Leadership Training Interns and learn MAʻO ways of knowing, being, and doing.
*Priority will be given to students who plan to enroll at Leeward Community College or Puʻuloa campus
Summer ramp up Eligibility
High school diploma or GED
Hardworking and motivated
Between 17 to 25 years old (with exceptions)*
Winter Ramp up Eligibility
Currently Enrolled in College or planning to enroll in College
Hardworking and motivated
Between 17 to 25 years old (with exceptions)*
BEnefits
In preparation for the YLT, SRU and WRU interns will receive all benefits except tuition until they are enrolled as a YLT* and full-time student.
Mentorship and guidance into the pathway of your choice.
Spaces to grow and reflect with peers.
Monthly stipend and increasing commensurate with greater experience and responsibilities
*Scroll below for YLT information
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (YLT) PROGRAM
The YLT program is a two-year internship for college students who work part-time on the farm while attending college full-time. This program can be extended for a fifth semester.
Eligibility
Must be part of our Summer Ramp-up (SRU) or Winter Ramp-up (WRU)
Enrolling/enrolled at UH Leeward Community College or UH West Oʻ ahu
Between 17-25 years old* (with exceptions)
Hard worker & motivated to go to college to pursue any career of interest
Benefits
FULL tuition coverage at Leeward Community College or partial coverage at University of Hawaiʻ i West Oʻ ahu (additional scholarships also available to UHWO students)
Monthly stipend and iincreasing commensurate with greater experience and responsibilities
Academic support
Real-life work experience
