Kaʻi Lamakū

Kamehameha Schools’ Ka’i Lamakü Program is a vital piece of Extension Education’s Career & Post-High Counseling & Guidance Department, designed to support students’ quest for higher education. Our program’s service mission is to provide Native Hawaiian learners’ individualized transitional counseling and guidance with their college and/or career plans, by:

• Bridging the transition from high school graduation to college life or career entry

• Providing retention services designed to promote success in their identified program of study with emphasis on their 1st year of college

• Supporting well thought out and goal driven entry into the workplace 


 (Left to Right) Terri Saragosa, Chendra Kauahikaua, Paula Purdy, Nohea Walker, Brandi Jacintho

Meet our interns!

 

(Left to Right) Chanelle Omo, Moani Silva, Michel Arakaki

 

Kaʻi Lamakū: Passing of the torch or light of wisdom.

 

Our Mission:
The mission of Kaʻi Lamakū is to provide Native Hawaiian learners' individualized transitional counseling and guidance with their college and/or career plans.

 

Our Learners:
High school graduates from Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, Maui & Hawai'i Campuses, Kamehameha Scholar Program Participants and select Community Collaborators.

 

 

 

 

Kaʻi Lamakū Staff Contact Information:
Phone: (808) 534-8280
Fax: (808) 534-8368
 
Chendra Kauahikaua                              
Program Manager                                      
(808) 843-3440                                       
chkauahi@ksbe.edu                                 
 
Paula Purdy                                            
Counselor- Maui, Big Island, & Kaua'I          
(808) 572-3111                                         
 
Nohea Walker       
Counselor- O’ahu  
(808) 843-3420
                     
Brandi Jacintho
Program Assistant
(808) 573-7005

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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