Hawaii Statewide Literacy

Literacy Programs in Hawaii, Listed Alphabetically

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Program Name ACADEMIA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Island Oahu
Address 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1325
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96814
Phone 1 (808) 946-5599
Phone 2
Contact 1 Joseph Alexander
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Adults
Focus English as a Second Language
Reading Levels 1st grade through adult
Methods Tutoring, classes, labs
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.-8:00p.m.
Fees Yes
Tutor Training Yes
Description This school provides instruction in all major languages, with emphasis on development of reading, writing, conversation, and listening skills.
Program Type K-12 Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC.
Island Oahu
Address 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1325
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96814
Phone 1 (808) 535-6750
Phone 2 (800) 682-0525
Contact 1 Robert Velligas
Contact 2 Mahealani Merryman
Email
Web Site www.AluLike.org
For Children and adults, especially from the native Hawaiian population, who wish to borrow library materials.
Focus Reading, Writing, Family Literacy
Reading Levels <3rd grade through adult
Methods Library materials available for borrowing via mail or walk-in service
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This program makes library materials (books, video, and audio cassettes) available for borrowing to patrons across the state of Hawaii via mail delivery or walk-in service. Literacy materials are also included in the Books by Mail catalog, which lists materials patrons may borrow. Interested persons may register by phone.
Program Type Family Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (HAWAII SERVICES)
Island Big Island
Address 32 Kinoole Street, Suite 102
City Hilo
State HI
Zip 96720
Phone 1 (808) 961-2625
Phone 2
Contact 1 Carla Kurokawa
Contact 2 Winona Whitman
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or native Alaskans (18 years or older) who are unemployed seven consecutive days, underemployed or economically disadvantaged
Focus Workplace (on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through adult
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded to those economically disadvantaged individuals and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. HAWAII TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King St., Suite 105
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6770
Phone 2
Contact 1 Charles Bocage
Contact 2
Email cbocage@alulike.org
Web Site
For Minority or disadvantaged individuals
Focus Workplace (on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th. grade through adult
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded t those economically disadvataged individualls and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (HAWAII SERVICES)
Island Big Island
Address 32 Kinoole Street, Suite 102
City Hilo
State HI
Zip 96720
Phone 1 (808) 961-2625
Phone 2
Contact 1 Carla Kurokawa
Contact 2 Winona Whitman
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, Native Americans, or native Alaskans (18 years or older) who are unemployed seven consecutive days, underemployed or economically disadvantaged.
Focus Workplace (on-the-job)
Reading Levels 9th grade through adult
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: *:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded to those economically disadvantaged individuals and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (MAUI SERVICES)
Island Maui
Address 1977 Kaohu Street
City Wailuku
State HI
Zip 96793
Phone 1 (808) 242-9774
Phone 2
Contact 1 Virginia Nary
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or native Alaskans (18 years or older) who are unemployed seven consecutive days, underemployed or economically disadvantaged
Focus Workplace (on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through adult
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded to those economically disadvantaged individuals and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (MOLOKAI SERVICES)
Island Moloka`i
Address P.O. Box 392; Thomas Trade Center
City Kaunakakai
State HI
Zip 96748
Phone 1 (808) 242-9774
Phone 2
Contact 1 Edmund Pedro
Contact 2 Rachel Kamakana
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or native Alaskans (18 years or older) who are unemployed seven consecutive days, underemployed or economically disadvantaged
Focus Workplace (on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through adult
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom training, on-the-job training, community service employment, and work experience programs prepare unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Job training is afforded to those economically disadvantaged individuals and others facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of training to obtain productive employment.
Program Type

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna
Island Moloka`i
Address P.O. Box 392, Thomas Trade Center
City Kaunakakai
State HI
Zip 96748
Phone 1 (808) 553-5393
Phone 2
Contact 1 Jeanette Kahalehoe
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiian, 60 years old and over
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Senior Citizen Educational Activities
Reading Levels Senior Citizens
Methods Classes, activities, referrals
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This program provides services to native Hawaiian elderly: activities center open Monday through Friday, outreach services, health and nutrition services, cultural and educational activities, information and referral. Part of the program includes classes in basic literacy skills.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Literacy Project
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King St., Suite 400
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6750
Phone 2 (808) 535-6752
Contact 1 Robert Velligas
Contact 2 Mahealani Merryman
Email
Web Site
For Preschool groups, new readers, adults
Focus Reading, Writing, Family Literacy, Tutor Training
Reading Levels <3rd grade through 6th grade, and adult literacy
Methods Pre-literacy workshops, literacy materials for borrowing
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training Yes
Description Outreach Librarian conducts referral services for literacy applicants. Librarian also conducts pre-literacy workshops for interested preschool groups. Literacy materials (new reader, graphic novels, professional literacy reading, tutoring materials) are made available for borrowing by service providers and literacy participants.
Program Type

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Hawaii Center for Commence and Economic Development
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King St., Suite 105
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6776
Phone 2
Contact 1 Jim Moikehn
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians
Focus Workplace, Business Development
Reading Levels Post-secondary
Methods Classes
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description The Entrepreneurial Training Project promotes and provides training and instruction to native Hawaiian adults seeking to create or expand their own businesses. Emphasis is placed on developing and writing a business plan.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Native Hawaiian Library Project
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King St., Suite 105
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6750
Phone 2 (800) 682-0525
Contact 1 Mahealani Merryman
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Preschool groups, new readers, adults (especially Native Hawaiians)Reading, Writing, Family Literacy, Resource Center, Tutor Training
Focus Reading, Writing, Family Literacy, Resource Center, Tutor Training
Reading Levels <3rd grade through adult
Methods Pre-literacy workshops, literacy materials for borrowing (by mail and library), library/literacy promotions, homework centers
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training Yes
Description The project aims to increase the availability of library resources, especially for Hawaiians. It also supports and encourages parent/child programs, seeks to strengthen the literacy skills of adult Hawaiians, and provides employment opportunities for Native Hawaiians in library and information services. The project encompasses several programs, including some listed separately in this directory.
Program Type

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Offender/Ex-Offender Project (Maui Services)
Island Maui
Address 1977 Kaohu Street
City Wailuku
State HI
Zip 96793
Phone 1 (808) 242-9774
Phone 2
Contact 1 David Kamiyama, Honolulu office
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Unemployed ex-offenders and soon to be paroled incarcerated inmates
Focus Workplace (pre-employment)
Reading Levels 7th grade through post-secondary
Methods Tutoring, classes, workshops
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description The project assists individuals who have been incarcerated to make a positive transition into the community through pre-employment workshops, employment counseling, employment or classroom training, placement, and follow-up services. On Maui, services are provided at the Maui Correctional Center.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Offender/Ex-Offender Project (Oahu Services)
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King Street
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6790
Phone 2
Contact 1 David Kamiyama
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Unemployed ex-offenders and soon to be paroled incarcerated inmates
Focus Workplace (pre-employment)
Reading Levels 7th grade through post-secondary
Methods Tutoring, classes, workshops
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description The project assists individuals who have been incarcerated to make a positive transition into the community through pre-employment workshops, employment counseling, employment or classroom training, placement, and follow-up services. On Maui, services are provided at the Maui Correctional Center.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Offender/Ex-Offender Project (Oahu Services)
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King Street
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6790
Phone 2
Contact 1 David Kamiyama
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Unemployed ex-offenders and soon to be paroled incarcerated inmates
Focus Workplace (pre-employment)
Reading Levels 7th grade through post-secondary
Methods Tutoring, classes, workshops
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description The project assists individuals who have been incarcerated to make a positive transition into the community through pre-employment workshops, employment counseling, employment or classroom training, placement, and follow-up services. On Maui, services are provided at the Maui Correctional Center.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Hawaii
Island Big Island
Address 32 Kinoole Street, Suite 102
City Hilo
State HI
Zip 96820
Phone 1 (808) 961-2625
Phone 2
Contact 1 Carol Kurokawa
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old
Focus Workplace (pre-employment)
Reading Levels 9th grade through 12th grade
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Kauai
Island Kaua`i
Address 3129 Peleke Street, Bldg. A
City Lihue
State HI
Zip 96766
Phone 1 (808) 245-8545(808) 245-8546
Phone 2 (808) 245-8546
Contact 1 Aukai Gonsalves
Contact 2 Winona Whitman
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old
Focus Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through 12th grade
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Maui
Island Maui
Address 1977 Kaohu St
City Wailuku
State HI
Zip 96793
Phone 1 (808) 242-9774
Phone 2 (808) 535-6761
Contact 1 Virginia Nary
Contact 2 Winona Whitman
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old
Focus Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through 12th grade
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Molokai
Island Moloka`i
Address P.O. Box 392, Thomas Trade Center
City Kaunakakai
State HI
Zip 96748
Phone 1 (808) 553-5393
Phone 2
Contact 1 Edmund Pedro
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old
Focus Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through 12th grade
Methods Classes, on-the-job trainingMonday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.
Program Type

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. Summer Youth Program-Oahu
Island O`ahu
Address 567 S. King St., Suite 400
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96813
Phone 1 (808) 535-6756
Phone 2
Contact 1 Nanea Sai
Contact 2 Winona Whitman
Email
Web Site
For Hawaiians, American Indians, or Native Alaskans who are economically disadvantaged and 14 to 21 years old
Focus Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels 9th grade through 12th grade
Methods Classes, on-the-job training
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description Classroom, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities are provided to prepare unskilled youths for entry into the job market.
Program Type K-12 Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. UHCC Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Project Kauai Community College
Island Kaua`i
Address 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
City Lihue
State HI
Zip 96766
Phone 1 (808) 245-9388
Phone 2 (808) 245-8311
Contact 1
Contact 2
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels Community College
Methods Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. UHCC Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Project Leeward Community College
Island O`ahu
Address 96-045 Ala Ike Street
City Pearl City
State HI
Zip 96782
Phone 1 (808) 455-0474
Phone 2 (808) 839-7922
Contact 1 Valerie Chun
Contact 2 Patsy Dudoit; William Yamada
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels Community College
Methods Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. UHCC Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Project Maui Community College
Island Maui
Address 400 Hookahi Street, Suite 209
City Wailuku
State HI
Zip 96793
Phone 1 (808) 242-9774
Phone 2 (808) 839-7922 Hnl
Contact 1 Lui Hokoana
Contact 2 William Yamada
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels Community College
Methods Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC. UHCC Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Project University of Hawaii Community Colleges
Island O`ahu
Address 600 Pensacola Street
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96814
Phone 1 (808) 839-7922
Phone 2
Contact 1 Arapata Meha
Contact 2 William Yamada
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels Community College
Methods Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ALU LIKE, INC.
Island
Address 45-720 Keaahala Road
City Kaneohe
State HI
Zip 96744
Phone 1 (808) 235-7466
Phone 2 (808) 839-7922
Contact 1 Winston Kong
Contact 2 William Yamada
Email
Web Site
For Native Hawaiians and enrolled in a community college
Focus Reading, Writing, Math, Workplace (pre-employment and on-the-job training)
Reading Levels Community College
Methods Tutoring, classes, computer lab, counseling services
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Fees None
Tutor Training None
Description This project operates in partnership with the community college system to promote and provide educational support services to Native Hawaiian Vocational Education students enrolled in public community colleges.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ARMED SERVICES YMCA-KANEOHE Armed Services Outreach
Island
Address
City
State HI
Zip
Phone 1 (808) 254-4719
Phone 2
Contact 1 Elizabeth Aulsebrook
Contact 2 Ernie Aubrey
Email
Web Site
For Military family members
Focus Reading, Writing, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, GED
Reading Levels <3rd grade through adult
Methods Tutoring
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Fees Yes ($5.00 registration fee)
Tutor Training None
Description Tutoring services are provided by volunteers for military family members (primarily foreign born) needing assistance with English as a Second Language, GED preparation, or citizenship preparation.
Program Type Adult Literacy

Program Name ASSETS SCHOOL
Island O`ahu
Address One Ohana Nui Way
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96818
Phone 1 (808) 423-1356
Phone 2