To meet this challenge, Waialua High and Intermediate School has initiated a number of innovations to ensure that their students have every opportunity to find meaningful work, whether that be in other locations on Oahu, neighbor islands, or the mainland. Of interest to the Linkages visitation team were two programs. Then they are processed, packaged, and sold to local stores. The advisory committee to this project is the customer. The product must meet the quality requirements of the customer in order for the product to be sold.
Cycling is a popular sport in Hawaii by both the population and tourists.
The students were responsible for the design of the repair facility, participate in cycling events to better understand the needs of their customer and the bicycle industry, complete repair orders, and fill out time cards. This project closely emulates the way bicycle shops conduct their business and thus makes graduates very attractive for employment. The significance of these two projects for the Linkages team centers on our charge to design a portable credential for all students. In both projects, the Linkages team received an explanation of the process and activities in the project by very articulate students who clearly understood what they were doing. The principal of the school, Tom Kurashige explained that students in both projects had improved attendance and grades.