

A New Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program at Windward Community College (Windward CC)
ʻAo Kahi is a Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education project sponsored by ALU LIKE, Inc. and funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The ʻAo Kahi project is expanding opportunities at Windward CC for Native Hawaiian students to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials and hands-on learning in Information and Computer Science (ICS), specifically in cybersecurity. The project covers Windward CC student tuition to complete the Certificate of Competence in Information Security, a 40-hour internship on campus or with a business organization, and student support throughout the duration of the grant (scheduled for three years).
ʻAo Kahi is for Native Hawaiian* students with a minimum 2.0. GPA** who will:
Take four courses to earn a Certificate of Competence in Information Security:
The ʻAo Kahi project is a great option for Native Hawaiian students interested in any major since these computer skills are valuable personally and professionally. We welcome students to start their ICS career pathway at Windward Community College.
* Proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry can be verified by birth certificate, Hawaiian registry card, or a verification letter from Kamehameha Schools, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or Hawai‘i State Department of Health.
** Minimum 2.0 GPA can be from high school or community college
Jodie Yim
ʻAo Kahi Project Coordinator, Cybersecurity
ʻAo Kahi: Growing Truth and Light
Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program
Hale Manaleo 115
808-235-7353
jodieyim@hawaii.edu