Experiential Learning of Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) @ KapCC
Experiential Learning of Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) @ KapCC
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ExLENT is an experiential learning program that helps to expose students to opportunities in emerging technologies that will Inspire, Inform, and Immerse students in STEM careers available in Hawaiʻi.
Inspire activities focus on partner organizations through Career Paʻina, exposing students to new and exciting emerging technologies with our local tech-partners.
Inform site-visits with our partner organizations allow students to gain on-site exposure and learn more about the chance to do a summer internship with any of our local partners.
Immerse $5,500 summer internships sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills while providing hands-on experience to boost job prospects, advance career, and strengthen academic performance. To learn more about our internships, check out our Internships page.
Summer 2026 Internships
Summer 2026 Internships
ExLENT Summer Internship Applications are OPEN.
The NSF ExLENT Internship is an 10-week long program where students will work one-on-one with an Industry Partner who specializes in emerging technologies within STEM fields. Students will also spend five (5) hours per week with your cohort at the KapCC STEM Center completing weekly workshops. This internship will sharpen critical thinking and analytical skills while providing hands-on experience to boost job prospects, advance career, and strengthen academic performance.
Internship Orientation - May 26, 2026
Internship - June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Applications Due: Tuesday, March 2026 @ 11:59pm
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
ExLENT Student Headshots
ExLENT Student Headshots
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, February - April
Location: Koki'o 202 (STEM Center)
A professional headshot can be helpful for personal branding, used for resumes, job networking sites, and more. Get ready to apply for internships and scholarships with a headshot!
Reservations are prioritized, Walk-ins accepted
PICHTR - Site Visit
PICHTR - Site Visit
Date: Thursday March 12, 2026 from 9:30a-12:30p
Sign Up Due: Monday March 9, 2026
Interested in agriculture, clean energy, climate change adaptation/resilience, and more? Join us on a site-visit to PICHTR to learn how cutting-edge smart farm tech engineers limu cultivation focused on indigenous food production.
Hawaii Green Growth - Site Visit
Hawaii Green Growth - Site Visit
Date: Friday March 27, 2026 from 10:00a-1:00p
Sign Up Due: Monday March 23, 2026
Learn more how Hawaiʻi Green Growth utilizes Follow the Drop app to conduct rainwater assessments, which leverages satellite, GIS, rainfall data, and other STEM features to measure properties' rainwater footprint. Join us to find out more about Hawaiʻi Green Growth optimally captures rainwater runoff before it hits the street, storm drains, streams, and ultimately, the ocean.
Ourspace - Site Visit
Ourspace - Site Visit
Date: Friday April 10, 2026 from 10:00a-1:00p
Sign Up Due: Monday April 6, 2026
Join us for a site visit to Ourspace, a nonprofit makerspace in their brand-new Kaka‘ako location, led by founder Darren “Dyo” Yomogida. This is a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Ourspace supports small businesses, makers, and artists by providing access to advanced creative and technical resources.
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