Summer Programs/Internships
College Prep Boot Camp Day
Available to MHS Juniors. (c/o 2025)
Attend this 1-day College Prep Boot Camp for help starting your college list, starting applications, getting ready to request your letters or rec, review/begin your essays and FAFSA.
Limited seats available. Register at:
https://bit.ly/CollegePrepBootCamp
Summer opportunities brought to you by Kapi'olani Community College and Gear Up Hawaii
2024 Auto Academy
For rising Juniors or Graduating 2024 Seniors interested in the automotive industry. Students will participate in a 6-week program at a Cutter dealerships for half the day, then attend classes at HonCC for the other half of the day. This is a FREE program paid for by First Hawaiian Bank. Tuition, tools and supplies will all be covered. This is a six week, 4 credit course that students will be graded on. There will be homework, tests, and a final exam. Students who complete the course with a C or better will earn 4 college credits towards an AAS in Automotive Technology.
Dates June 10-July 19, 2024
If you are interested scan QR Code for information and required documents. The Early Admittance Form is only required for student who are under 18 years of age. Please contact Robert Silva at rsilva1@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.
2023 Auto Academy.mp4
Food Biosecurity Program @ LCC
What is food biosecurity? It's the protection of food from biological threats and hazards such as pests, diseases, invasive species, and/or supply chain issues. If you are interested in studying Food Biosecurity at Leeward Community College here are two opportunities to earn $$ and gain experience/knowledge within the field.
The Summer Experiential Learning Program (for which there is a financial award of up to $2500) is a general introduction to the food biosecurity industry. The program commitment is from June 3rd to July 12th.
The Full Tuition Support for your first year at LCC (plus financial aid award) will require a commitment to enroll in specific courses each semester, all of which would serve as prerequisites or electives to fulfill your degree requirements. There are also opportunities for directed research or peer mentoring activities for those who have strong interest.
Hawaii Pacific Health's Health Careers Summer Internship
A 6 week, paid internship program is designed to provide students an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the health care industry. Internships are offered at Hawaii Pacific Health and our network of medical centers in Hawaii. Program runs from June 17 to July 26. Students will learn about hospital systems, interact with experienced health care professionals, and explore a variety of different health care professions.
Application due Feb. 23 at 3:00 pm
Learn more online at HawaiiPacificHealth.org/SummerInternship or contact Human Resources at 808-535-7571.
Nalukai Academy - Startup Camp
The 2024 Nalukai Academy Summer Startup Camp will be held from July 5th-14th on Hawaii Island. Due date for applications has been extended to April 19th.
Ho'opuliko Kumu Hou Program
Ho'opuliko Kumo Hou targets to empower and stregthen the number of teachers who are rooted in their communities and committed to their kuleana to Hawai'i students. Ho'opuliko Kumo Hou provides teacher candidates the opportunity to focus on increasing Hawaiian cultural knowledge, values, practices, and principles in their classroom as a way to reach all students. Applicants must be accepted to UHWO and declare SEC/MID LVL as your major.
Visit UH West Oahu's Summer Program page to learn more.
To apply please submit the admissions application for UH West O'ahu. Sign up for the program's summer school and complete applications by the appropriate deadlines.
The Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Summer Program at UH Manoa
This week-long summer program for students currently in grades 10-12 provides an engaging, hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in health professions. It will be in-person at the UH Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in Kaka‘ako. If required by state or institutional public health and restrictions at the medical school at the time, this program may change to a hybrid activity with in-person and virtual activities or to an entirely virtual activity.
The program usually includes gross anatomy laboratory demonstrations, clinical skills laboratories, computerized manikin simulations, and simulated patient interactions that enables students to learn how to:
describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses common in Hawaii
perform basic clinical skills such as measuring vital signs and listening to the heart and lungs with stethoscopes
interview and counsel patients
The Medical Diagnosis and Treatment program is part of UH Mānoa’s Summer Programs. The fee is $525**. To register, submit the completed PROGRAM APPLICATION to Summer Programs by May 31, 2024. If you have questions about registration, contact Summer Programs at summer.programs@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-9246.
**There are a few needs-based scholarships that cover the registration fee. More information about the scholarships is available in the scholarship FAQs. Completed SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION must be received by 4:30 p.m., April 12, 2024.
USDA AgDiscovery Summer Youth Program
The Hawaii AgDiscovery Program will be held this summer July 7 - July 20, 2024 and is open to high school students in grads 9, 10, and 11 who are interested in exploring career and educational opportunities in the plant and animal science fields, with presentations by USDA and the University of Hawaii and visit local agribusinesses. Students will participate in a wide range of hands-on activities, such as pest identification, chocolate tasting, DNA barcoding, and plant inspections. Students will also get to experience Hawaiian culture by engaging in canoe paddling, lei making, and managing invasive species to protect the native ecosystem-all while absorbing college life on the UH Manoa Campus.
All applications must be submitted online by April 5, 2024 midnight (ET). Applications are available at www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery. Essays and letters of recommendations will be required along with your completed application form. Details and list of additional requirements available on the website.
Costs for the program, room, and board are covered. *Costs associated with traveling to UH Manoa on opening day and returning home at the conclusion of the program on closing day will not be provided.
2023 Summer CTE Academy at Honolulu Community College
ZIPPY'S High School Internship Program - Culinary & Front of the House
This is a paid summer internship available to Juniors and Seniors (age 16-18).
Applicants must have a 2.0+ GPA
Be able to follow all policies and procedures. Must arrive on time to all scheduled shifts in proper attire, ready to work and learn.
Program Dates: June 5 - July 31
Pay rate: $12-$15 per hour
Work hours: 15 hours per week minimum, 30 hoursper week maximum
To apply, visit zippys.com/careers -click on CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, search for HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP, select location, click on APPLY.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2023
Project Hokulani
Supporting Native Hawaiian high school students to enter into postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through a culturally responsive, strength- and work-based enrichment program.
Apply at:
https://cds.coe.hawaii.edu/hokulani/application/#ApplicationProcess
*Deadline has been extended to June 2nd
Internships for High School Students
Students learn about submarines and their technological advancements, meet experts in the field, and demo Innovation Cart programs for the public while receiving one-to-one assistance for college success through the museum's mentorship program.
Junior and Senior year high school students are welcome to apply throughout the year.
https://www.bowfin.org/stem-program
Questions? Contact education@bowfin.org or call (808) 423-1341.
The NHSEMP Freshman Bridge is a 10-week program for students interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). This program addresses areas of interest for incoming college freshmen: greater preparation for college-level math courses, financial assistance, comfort within a large university system, and a smooth transition from high school to college. In addition, students will perform research in university laboratories under the guidance of UH faculty members, researchers, and graduate students.
Application Deadline: March 27, 2023 (by 11:59pm HST)
Link to Program Website & Application: http://go.hawaii.edu/4fx
Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentorship Program
When: June 5 - August 11, 2023 (10 weeks)
Where: UH Manoa campus (in-person program)
Who: Incoming, University of Hawaii at Manoa freshmen interested in studying STEM
* Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, Native American, Polynesian, and Pacific Island students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Activities:
- Math and Hawaiian Studies courses (for University-required credit)
- STEM Research experience in UH Manoa laboratories
- Daily study sessions
- 'Oi Ka Na'auao Spotlight Series (professional development, cultural engagement, guest speakers)
- 6-week residential experience in the on-campus dorms
- STEM activities, site visits, and more!
Benefits:
- No application fee
- UH Manoa Summer tuition & fees (expenses paid!)
- Earn 5+ credits of required UH Manoa coursework
- Potential residential experience (expenses paid!)
- Acquire knowledge and hands-on experience
- Learn to navigate your way through the University of Hawaii system
- Academic stipend upon successful completion of the Freshman Bridge program!