Tell all the change-makers you know!

Kuleana Academy Program Managers are laying it all out in our March 11th Informative Session!

Join us for an interactive info session on March 11th from 10:00 - 11:30am. We will share more about the format, time commitment and content of the program, and you can ask any clarifying questions. Applications are open until March 31st.

Gathered at WaiWai Collectiveʻs coworking space, Kuleana Academy alumni, Partners, Educators, Speakers, and HAPA Staff listening to the the various visions for change of Cohort 5. Picture Credit: Marie Hoboro, HAPA

Each Kuleana Academy cohort identifies 15-20 rising leaders from across Hawaiʻi and provides them with in-depth political leadership training.

About Kuleana Academy

Hawai‘i Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) is now accepting applications for the 7th Kuleana Academy cohort, a three-month political leadership and non-partisan candidate training program for emerging leaders in Hawai‘i. 

Who Should Apply?

The program is geared towards individuals from across Hawaii with a track record of community service and engagement who are seeking to grow their political leadership, advocacy and organizing skills. Whether it is running for elected office, managing a political campaign or honing advocacy and organizing skills, Kuleana Academy provides in-depth training, mentorship and connection to a community of like-minded leaders.

The Academy will run from June to September 2023, in three parts:

1) Political Leadership and Campaign Skills Training

Participants will attend training over the course of 12 Saturday virtual sessions and 3 in person weekends. This will cover personal and political leadership development, public speaking, media training, critical community organizing skills, the basics of the legislative process and the nuts and bolts of running a campaign.

2) Hawaiʻi-wide Issues Education

HAPA’s Education Alliance Partners will host these sessions in their areas of expertise on issues that affect county, state and federal policy. Topics may include: Understanding your political kuleana; Kānaka Maoli cultural values, law and rights; environment, sustainability and development; labor, workers' rights and economic justice; agriculture and food systems; educational policy; civil rights, reproductive rights and gender equity; criminal justice reform and public health. Most importantly, the program will explore the interconnection of all these issues. 

3) Community Based Hands On Experience

Participants will engage in community service projects, mentorship programs with HAPA and Education Alliance Partners, and gain real world experience in public speaking, writing, organizing and fundraising.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

March 31, 2023

ACCEPTED APPLICANTS ANNOUNCED

May 1, 2023. 

www.hapahi.org | info@hapahi.org | (808) 212-9616 | P.O. Box 1534, Kapaʻa, Hawaiʻi 96746

The Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) is a public non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. HAPA’s mission is to catalyze community empowerment and systemic change towards valuing ʻāina (environment) and people ahead of corporate profit.