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Project Information *41. Project Title Workforce Advancement Initiative (WAI) 42. Project Start Date 01/01/2025 43. Project End Date 01/01/2026 *44. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. North Kona South Kona *45. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 8 Ir1. i_ *46. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. About the Workforce Advancement Initiative (WAI) Our Workforce Advancement Initiative (WAI) focuses on our role as a Work -Based Learning intermediary between Kona's public schools and industry partners to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and career skills. This initiative addresses the needs of students in rural and under-resourced areas by offering career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training. We create employer engagement & hands-on experiences in Career and Technical Education (CTE) to enhance employability skills and prepare students for successful careers. Program activities for grades 6-12 include: Career fairs Guest speakers Mock interviews Industry mentorship Job shadowing Internships *47. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement 'Ewalu Industries is a Hawai'i Island -based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of young leaders in Hawaii. Our programs, rooted in local values, provide youth and young professionals with mentorship, leadership skills, and opportunities to pursue high -impact career pathways. *48, In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Our Work -Based Learning (WBL) program is designed to bridge the gap between dassroom instruction and high -skill careers in rural & under-resourced areas of Kona. We provide career awareness & exploration activities for grades 6-12, and tailored career preparation & training for high schoolers. The program creates employer engagement & hands-on experiences in Career and Technical Education (CTE) to enhance employability skills and prepare students for successful careers. We leverage partnerships with schools, local employers, and community organizations to provide WBL activities: guest speakers, mock interviews, career fairs, industry mentoring, job shadowing, and internships. The program increases student engagement, develops soft & technical skills, fosters sustainable industry partnerships, and manages 60-120 hour, paid high school internships in various sectors. By addressing both student & employer needs, we aim to create lasting impact and establish pathways for career readiness. *49. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. 'Ewalu Industries CRF Budaet Form (Excel Version).xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 50. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Educational concerns *51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. -At least 85% of participating students will report increased interest in career pathways and higher education -85% of students will show improved employability skills (measured via pre/post-assessments) -90% of employers will express satisfaction with the program's impact on their workforce -15 key stakeholders established as sustainable, tong -term partners to ensure the expansion of WBL opportunities -85% of students reporting positive feedback on mentorship experiences -100% of lead CTE school administrators report feeling supported by the Program Manager *52. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawaii during the current fiscal year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) related to this same project? No Page 16