Kupu is a non-profit that provides environmental and sustainability-related internships to young adults across Hawaii. We are now accepting applications for our 2015 summer Gateway Program, which will run in the months of June and July.
ABOUT THE GATEWAY PROGRAM:
The Gateway Program is a part of Kupu’s Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC), and involves 7 weeks of intense hands-on conservation work in some of Hawaii’s most beautiful natural areas. Program participants work together in teams across the state (there will be teams on the islands of Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Molokai).
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
- Gateway Team Member – for youth ages 17-20 (must turn 17 by June 8th 2015)
- Gateway Team Leader – for young adults ages 21 and older (must turn 21 by June 8th 2015)
BENEFITS:
In addition to receiving valuable experience in the environmental field, technical and cultural training, free program-related travel, and possible college credits, participants receive the following:
- Gateway Team Member: $1,195 Educational Award (scholarship) and a $500 stipend
- Gateway Team Leader: $1,195 Educational Award (scholarship) and a $4,000 living allowance
MORE INFORMATION/TO APPLY:
Visit our website at www.kupuhawaii.org/hycc and look for “Gateway Team Member” and/or “Gateway Team Leader”
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
February 28th 2015
QUESTIONS:
Call our office at 808-735-1221 or email us at: acprograms@kupuhawaii.org
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