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YouthCommissionMeeting Minutes <br />September 23, 2025 <br />Chair Konanui-Tucker encouraged everyone to take advantage of financial aid in <br />college. <br /> <br />d. Commissioners Reports and Updates <br />Commissioner Tominaga spoke with the Air National Guard about internships <br />available to public school students, particularly seniors, as part of a senior <br />project. She also mentions speaking with military recruiters, who indicated they <br />do not offer similar internships. <br /> <br />Commissioner Vanebo briefly shared that she will reach out to University of <br />been made to the medical field. <br /> <br />Chair Konanui-Tucker asked both Commissioners Vanebo and Tominaga to <br />finalize a script for the commission to use to build a larger resource network by <br />the next meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Killion provided an update on the Hope Services Youth <br />Leadership project, noting that they are waiting for Alicia Kai to get back. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ha reported on a meeting he attended with Clinton Mercado from <br />to 24, focusing on a program that provides certifications and education for <br />specific jobs at no cost to low-income participants. The program includes support <br />services and covers all expenses. Ha also mentioned a job fair organized by <br />Mercado, aimed at youth, which could feature a variety of employment options <br />beyond traditional colleges, including trade jobs and military options. They <br />brainstormed ideas for creating something similar to support youth in their career <br />paths. <br /> <br />Commissioner Davenport spoke about native plants and mentioned that she is <br />Beetle (CRB). Chair Konanui-Tucker also shared that he is doing work in Puna to <br />prevent the spread of the CRB. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ben Rudo reports that he has been involved with the University of <br />Hawaii at Hilo's agricultural club, which has a strong group of motivated <br />members eager to engage in projects. However, the club currently lacks clear <br />project direction. Rudo sees an opportunity for collaboration with the Community <br />College and suggests they use their combined resources to initiate a project <br />successfully. He also expresses concern about the presence of CRB in Puna, <br />indicating that he was previously unaware of its reach there. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kamahao Halemanu reported on applying for an internship in <br />Amherst, Massachusetts, a town governed by a Council-manager system rather <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />