RISE, a core program of KUPU, is a collaborative effort which addresses two paramount needs for Hawaii: sustainability and local job creation. Hayden and Tyler share how KUPU RISE works closely with private, public, and nonprofit partners to develop fellowship opportunities for higher-education students and graduates seeking professional experience in the sustainability sector. ThinkTech Hawaii […]
Teaching Energy Awareness – Hawaii Energy – Chelsea Harder
Carl and Cheslea discuss her experience as a RISE program fellow for Hawaii Energy. We’ll hear how Cheslea learned to teach energy awareness through the Environmental Leadership Program. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]
KUPU Empowers Hawaii’s Youth – Ka’iulani Laeha, June Chee, Kamuela Bannister and Sydney Tureaud
Ka’iulani Laeha, June Chee, Kamuela Bannister and Sydney Tureaud highlight the incredible programs that Kupu currently provides to youth in Hawai’i and the Green Jobs Training Facility that we are planning on renovating. About Kupu: Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2007, Kupu’s mission is “to empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, […]
Bikes, Books and the Volunteer’s Heart with Justine Espiritu
Host Hunter Heaivilin speaks with Justine Espiritu (Coordinator, Greener Reader) about her work/efforts to create greater sustainability in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Hunter Heaivilin. The host for this episode was Hunter Heaivilin. The host for this episode was Hunter Heaivilin. The host for this episode was Hunter Heaivilin. The host for this […]