Priorities

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy:

To educate, train and inspire the Cadets so that each graduate is a skilled leader of character committed to the values of Aloha and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the State of Hawaiʻi.

Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE):

DoD STARBASE is a premier educational program, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. At DoD STARBASE students participate in challenging “hands-on, minds-on” activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They interact with military personnel to explore careers and observe STEM applications in the “real world.” 

Hawaiʻi State Approving Agency:

The primary function of the Hawaiʻi State Approving Agency is to review, evaluate, and approve quality educational and training programs for veterans benefits.