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YP HI School Mentor Program

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Mentoring Programs College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Program Type: High school mentorship program

Target Participants: High school students (grades 9-12); young professional mentors

Geographic Scope: Statewide Hawaii (active on Oahu with expansion to other islands, including Maui)

A mentorship initiative that pairs young professional mentors with high school students to provide hands-on mentorship and career guidance. Mentors help students with career exploration, academics, and post-secondary planning.

Program History:

Operating successfully on Oahu with 100+ student-mentor pairs
Pilot program launched on Maui in October 2024 with Maui High School
First Maui cohort (October 2024 - March 2025): 6 students matched with 6 mentors
Plans to expand to additional public high schools on Maui and other islands

Key Benefits for Mentees:

Career guidance and mentorship
Help with capstone projects
Resume building assistance
Scholarship and college application support
Business and financial planning guidance
Site visits and on-the-job training opportunities
One-on-one monthly 30-minute sessions
Professional networking with established leaders

Key Benefits for Mentors:

Opportunity to invest in Hawaii's youth
Give back to the community
Professional growth and leadership experience

Supporter: HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association)

Contact:

Lord Ryan Lizardo, VP of Education: lrlizardo@cochawaii.org

How to Apply

Application Process

For Student Mentees:

Selection through Hawaii Department of Education-appointed Career and Technical Education facilitators
Students identified based on post-high school career interests
Matching with mentors based on interest alignment

For Mentor Applicants:

Application and screening process managed by Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Selection based on professional expertise and mentoring capacity
Mentors represent various industries

Program Timeline:

October - March: Six-month mentorship period
Monthly one-on-one sessions (approximately 30 minutes)
April: Completion certificates presented at ceremony

How to Partner/Join:

Schools, businesses, and young professionals can contact the program to partner or participate
Interested parties should reach out to the Chamber's Education & Workforce Development department

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What Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024: 218
Total given: $4.29M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $15K–$50K

By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Honolulu, HI; Aiea, HI; Kailua, HI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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