How to Apply

HILO JOB CHALLENGE

Open to Graduates of Youth Challenge Academy Oahu & Hilo campus ages 17 to 20.


Class dates: January through June & August through December

Class 01 starts August 5th, 2024


Pathways

  • Construction (ABC)
  • Forklift Certification
  • Real Estate
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • Medical Assistant (MA)
  • Dental Assistant
  • Completion of HiSET

Application Process


Step 1: Sign up for an Orientation


Step 2: Attend an Orientation

Where: TBA

Dates:

  • TBA

Bring or submit the following:

  • Completed Application – signed by candidate and all custodial parents/guardians
    • Birth Certificate – copy
    • Social Security Card – copy
    • Medical Insurance Card – copy
    • Government Issued ID (State ID, Driver’s License, Military ID, or Passport) – copy

Step 3: Ohana Interview

Bring or submit the following:

  • Enrollment Agreement (Completed/Signed by applicant and all custodial parents/guardians are sent back to JCA)
  • Parent Questionnaire, Custody, 911 Contact form (Completed/Signed by all custodial parents/guardians are sent back to JCA)
  • Waivers (Completed/Signed by all custodial parents/guardians are sent back to YCA)
  • Family Tree Project (Completed/Signed by applicant and all custodial parents/guardians are sent back to JCA)
  • Medical Aid Station, Rx (Completed/Signed all custodial parents/guardians are sent back to JCA)
  • Medical Provider forms (Please fill out parent/guardian sections ONLY, then bring to medical appointments. Completed/Signed forms are sent back to JCA)
  • Juvenile Criminal Report (This is REQUIRED for all applicants. Requests are processed at your Family Court, results are sent back to JCA)

Step 4: Attend an Endurance Event (Hilo Schedule)

Where: TBA

Dates:

  • TBA

Please bring or wear:

  • WATER!
  • Athletic clothes
  • WATER!
  • Running shoes
  • WATER!
  • Your game face
  • WATER!
  • Any questions you have about the program
  • Last but not least, WATER!

Selection Process


Step 1: Review Board

  • Team leads in all departments will review each candidate that have successfully completed all steps in the Application process.

Step 2: Letters of Acceptance

  • Sent via email and/or USPS to applicants that are selected

Step 3: Ohana Decisions

  • TBA

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