Goals
Based on the Hawaiian `Auwai system, in which all people care for the community’s water system, Keiki to Career Kaua`i developed a graphic that represents the continuum of a young person’s life and the community support needed for each child to develop and thrive. Keiki to Career Kaua`i has four overarching goals.
Goal 1:
Provide a strong foundation in early childhood so Keiki are ready for kindergarten.
Goal 2:
Provide opportunities to develop resilience and life skills from preschool through high school.
Goal 3:
Build parent, ‘ohana, and community engagement in the education and development of children, youth and young adults.
Goal 4:
Prepare young adults to successfully transition to post-secondary opportunities like college, work, military, and technical training.
Based on these goals and current youth data, Keiki to Career is focusing on three initiatives: Kaua`i Resilience Project, Career Connections and the Kekaha Elementary Early Literacy Project.