Hawaiian Learning Program
"Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike" - In working, one learns
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work Hawaiian Learning Program
- The Hawaiian Learning Program (HLP) is an intensive, immersion-enhanced practicum program for MSW students interested in working with Native Hawaiian clients and communities.
- The primary goal of HLP is to develop the workforce by educating social work students in a community-based, culturally resonant program anchored in Native Hawaiian 'ike (knowledge), skills and values.
- HLP is a collaborative partnership between the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Queen Lil'uokalani Children's Center and the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work.
Service Learning
Papahana Kuaola, 2011
Seminars
Kihei making, 2009
Huaka'i
Hāna, Maui, 2014
Additional Program Information:
- Haumāna (students) attend mandatory weekly Friday seminars during the academic year, at the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center Honolulu Unit, from 1pm-4pm;
- Huaka'i (trip) - Haumāna spend 3-4 days over spring break visiting a neighbor island to explore different communities and organizations to create unique partnerships
- Hō'ike (presentation) - Haumāna are responsible for 2 projects per school year (fall & spring Semester)
- Must be in a practicum setting during both fall and spring semesters
- Mānoa, Distance Education and Advanced Standing haumāna are eligible for HLP
- Stipend available for those haumāna with Native Hawaiian ancestry
Lynette K. Paglinawan
C. Malina Kaulukukui
J. Kanilehua Kim
Hawaiian Learning Program
For more information and application:
Email: jaclynkl@hawaii.edu
Location: 1800 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, United States
Phone: 808 956-6136
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawaiianlearningprogram/
Twitter: @HLPOhana