Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 12, 1 December 1988 — Volunteers Sought To Teach Trade Skills [ARTICLE]

Volunteers Sought To Teach Trade Skills

The Department of Education (DOE) Hawai'i Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF) is lookingfor volunteers to assist with vocational training of incarcerated youth. John De Virgilio, a teacher at the Kailua facility, invites persons skilled in such as welding, auto mechanics, carpentry, air conditioning, refrigeration to help HYCF youngsters develop useful community re-entry skills through lectures, and hands-on training through regular instruction or guest talks. De Virgilio said, "The ideal situation would involve daily instruction from 12:20-1:50 p.m.. However, onee, twice or several times a week would be acceptable. We need commitment and dedication over a period of time," he said. Retirees, union members or others with experience in the trades are encouraged to contact Olomana School principal Catherine Payne. "This volunteer project is an effort to expand vocational education offerings and has the support of the Legislature and the Department of Corrections," according to Payne. HYCF is one of five alternative education centers served by Olomana School.