ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (808) (MAUI SERVICES)

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1 7 ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (808) ( SERVICES) Virginia Nary 1977 Kaohu Street Hawaiians, American Indians, or native Alaskans (18 years or older) who are unemployed seven consecutive days, underemployed or economically disadvantaged Workplace (on-the-job training) 9 th grade through adult Classes, on-the-job training Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded to those economically disadvantaged individuals and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment.

2 15 ALU LIKE, INC. Offender/Ex-Offender Project (808) (Maui Services) David Kamiyama 1977 Kaohu Street Honolulu office Unemployed ex-offenders and soon to be paroled incarcerated inmates Workplace (pre-employment) 7 th grade through post-secondary Tutoring, classes, workshops Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. The project assists individuals who have been incarcerated to make a positive transition into the community through pre-employment workshops, employment counseling, employment or classroom training, placement, and follow-up services. On Maui, services are provided at the Maui Correctional Center.

3 19 ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Maui (808) Kaohu St. (808) Virginia Nary Winona Whitman Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training) 9 th grade through 12 th grade Classes, on-the-job training Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.

4 24 ALU LIKE, INC. UHCC Native Hawaiian Vocational (808) Education Project (808) Hnl Maui Community College Lui Hokoana 400 Hookahi Street, Suite 209 William Yamada Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-thejob training) Community College Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.

5 45 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Maui Community School for Adults (808) Kaahumanu Ave. Sylvia Ishikawa Kahului, HI Adults, 18 years of age and over Reading, Writing, Math, Tutor Training, Family Literacy, Computer Skills, GED, Workplace (pre-employment), English as a Second Language <3rd grade through 12 th grade Tutoring, Classes, computer lab Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Monday, Wednesday evenings: 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Yes Student assessment, counseling as needed. One-on-one group tutorials: Adult Literacy, Family Literacy, CB.

6 64 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Maui Community Correctional Center (808) Waiale Drive Michael Berghash Individuals incarcerated at Maui Community Correctional Center Reading, Writing, Math, English as a Second Language, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training), Computer Skills, Tutor Training <3 rd grade through adult Tutoring, classes, computer lab Monday-Friday: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Yes The Correctional Center provides educational services, which range from adult basic education through college, to the incarcerated adult population. The program includes vocational and pre-employment services. The goal is to provide inmates with basic life and work-related skills in order to get and retain employment upon release.

7 80 HAWAII JOB CORPS 500 Ike Drive (808) Makawao, HI Ben Guerrero Disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 22 Reading, Writing, Math, English as a Second Language, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training), Computer Skills <3 rd grade through 12 th grade Classes Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This is a residential school for disadvantaged youth, ages 16 to 22, which provides academic, vocational and social skills training.

8 104 KA LIMA O Vocational Rehabilitation Program (808) Mahalani Street Rene Morris Persons with disabilities referred to program by agencies Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training), Developmental Disabilities <3 rd grade through adult Evaluation, small group training Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (office) Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (clients) Yes This is a vocational rehabilitation program for persons with all types of disabilities. Services include diagnostic evaluation, training, placement, employment, and other rehabilitation services to help the disabled attain their full potential.

9 105 KAHULUI PUBLIC LIBRARY 90 School Street (808) Kahului, HI Helen Kahn New mothers Family Literacy <3 rd grade through adult Packets of information Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (subject to change) This program is funded by a grant to provide packets of information to new mothers in the hospital. These packets include a fact sheet on why to read to children, library information, a growth chart, an article on the importance of reading to your child, and a free book to read to a child. In addition, upon request the Maui Programs Coordinator will do presentations for groups on the importance of reading to children. At press time, funding was expected to cover services through the first quarter of 1993.

10 123 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Early Education (808) Maui Preschools Suzie Aki, 155 S. Wakea Ave. Regional Manager Kahului, HI Children (three and four years old) Language and literacy Preschool Classes Vary by classroom Vary Kamehameha s Maui Preschools serve three- and four-year-olds and operate at three locations. The program prepares children for kindergarten and emphasizes language and literacy, family involvement, and the importance of Hawaiian culture.

11 154 CATHOLIC CHARITIES Ka Hale Ake Ola Resource Center (808) Waiale Drive (808) Residents of the Ka Hale Ake Ola Resource Center (formerly this was the Maui Homeless Shelter, before 2/93) Reading, Writing, Math, Life Skills, Family Literacy <3 rd grade through 8 th grade Tutoring, classes Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. (office) Shelter is open 24 hours a day As families enter the shelter, a case worker evaluates their total needs. If literacy assistance is part of the need, it is provided through the life skills classes held at the shelter. Both children and adults are helped in this program.

12 155 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Foundation Unit (808) Kaahumanu Avenue Suzette Robinson Kahului, HI Anyone 18 years or older Reading, Writing 5 th grade through post-secondary Classes Monday-Friday: times vary Maui Community College offers a ladder of skill level English classes beginning from the basic reading and writing courses to the college level English courses. After taking a placement test, students are recommended to take specific classes.

13 156 COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Learning Center (TLC) (808) Kaahumanu Avenue D. Hasegawa-Winkler Kahului, HI Maui Community College students Reading, Writing, Math, English as a Second Language, Study Skills, Tutor Training 5 th grade through post-secondary Tutoring, computer lab skills, printed materials, study skills videos Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m., evening and Saturday subject to change semester to semester Yes The Learning Center is a learning assistance center at Maui Community College offering a variety of campus-wide services, including tutorial support, placement testing, proofreading assistance, study skills information, and computer labs with word processing and computer assisted instruction programs as well as and Internet capability. To assist students, professional staff, peer tutors, and student assistants are available in TLC.

14 157 COMMUNITY COLLEGE- MOLOKAI CAMPUS (808) P.O. Box 488 Donna Haytko-Paoa Kaunakakai, HI Stephanie Dudoit ext. 1 Registered students of Maui Community College-Molokai Campus Math, Computer Skills, Writing 9 th grade through college Classes, computer lab Monday-Friday evenings Yes The College schedules a Math Lab offering 15 credit courses from Arithmetic to Trigonometry every semester. Computer and English courses are also offered every semester.

15 158 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Head Start Program (Maui) (808) Mahalani St. Lyn McNeff Children three to five years old who are disabled, high risk, or whose families meet the poverty guidelines Comprehensive program for families and their children Preschool and adult Classes, counseling, appointments Monday-Friday: 7:30a.m.-12:00p.m. (part day program) or 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. (full day program) Head Start is a comprehensive program that offers education, nutrition, health, mental health, dental, parent involvement and social services assistance to the child and his family. The program is offered on Molokai and Maui and a partnership on Lanai.

16 160 HUI MALAMA, INC. THE LEARNING CENTER (808) Mahalani St. Joanna Barnes The program is open to all persons and all ages Family Literacy, Adult Literacy, Prison Literacy, Tutor Training, English as a Second Language, Parenting Skills Preschool and adult Classes, Tutoring Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Yes Yes The Learning Center provides adult literacy, parenting skills, GED prep, homeschool, ESL, SAT prep, and volunteer tutoring.

17 161 HUI MALAMA, INC. Adult Literacy Program (808) Mahalani St. Joanna Barnes Adults who read below the 6 th grade level, or if reading level is slightly above 6 th grade, then those with spelling or writing below the 6 th grade level Reading, Writing, English as a Second Language, Special Services, Tutor Training <3 rd grade through 6 th grade Tutoring Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Yes The Adult Literacy Program trains volunteer tutors to work with adults with reading skills below sixth grade level, helping them to improve reading and writing skills. The student and tutor decide how often and where to meet and together determine the content of the lessons. Services are free and confidential.

18 162 HUI MALAMA, INC. English as a Second Language Program (808) Mahalani St. Michael Gyori The program is open to all persons and all ages. English as a Second Language, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training), Tutor Training All grade levels Tutoring, classes Class scheduling available on request Yes (scholarships available) Yes Individualized English as a Second Language programs are offered to meet the educational and scheduling needs of each student or business. The program is open to all persons and all ages. Call for tuition fees, scholarships available on a limited basis. Classes meet island-wide, except in Hana, both at our school and other convenient locations, including homes.

19 163 HUI MALAMA, INC. GED Program (808) Mahalani St. Marilyn Radcliff Those at least 16.5 years old who have not graduated from high school GED Preparation 7 th grade through 12 th grade Small class size, referrals, counseling Class scheduling available on request Yes (scholarships available) The GED program is designed to prepare students for the national GED exam. Upon successful completion, a student receives a high school diploma from the Hawaii Department of Education. Students meet in small group classes. Also offered by the program is assistance in referring students to other service providers as needed, and college counseling and assistance.