High School Students! Get Ready!

It's never too early to prepare for a career in agriculture. Here are some helpful hints to consider while you’re in high school and find out about activities you can participate in outside the classroom.

Talk to your high school counselors!

Your counselor can give you good advice on what courses to take and what types of activities can prepare you for college. They can also show you what you will need to enroll in Leeward Community College Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture program.

Participate in school and state science fairs!

Every time you enter a science fair, you’ll learn more about agriculture and science. It’s fun competition outside of classroom learning!

Find a mentor!

A mentor can help steer you in the right direction, and put you on a path that will lead to a rewarding job in agriculture. Someone who is knowledgeable about agriculture and knows what’s best for you can be your guide and coach.

Apply for summer interships!

Internships offer valuable real-world experience. This will make it easier to transition to the workforce after you receive your two-year Associate of Art degree in Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture program at Leeward Community College or decide to pursue a four-year degree at the UH CTAHR.

Visit the University of Hawai`i campuses!

Contact us!

Upcoming Events!

There are exciting agriculture-related events happening statewide. This is where you can find out what's happening. If you would like to contribute your organization's event to our calendar, please contact us.

Events:

Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi - Lo‘i Community Work Day

He'eia Wetland (Hoi) - Second Saturdays 8:30 am to noon. Put on your shoes or tabis and be prepared to get muddy! A water cooler will be provided, but bring your own water bottle or cup. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the day. Please RSVP at info@kakoooiwi.org

Science in Action

Science in Action gives high school students from grades 9 to12 access to UH Mānoa faculty and research facilities. Through hands-on activities and field trips, explore science fields such as botany, microbiological oceanography and marine biology. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

Summer Scholar Program

If you’re in grades 10 to 11, you can join the Summer Scholar Program and earn college credits during six weeks in the summer. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

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