Education & Workforce Development

Pearl City and Waipahu Internship Program

The Pearl City - Waipahu Complex Area and the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents the Pearl City - Waipahu Complex Area Summer Internship Program. Students of the Pearl City - Waipahu Complex Area can apply for this internship program to gain real-world work experience.

Internship Information:

Required Virtual Intern Onboarding Date: Week of 6/1 – 6/5
Internship Window: Summer 2026 (6/8 – 7/24)
Deadline to Apply: Friday 5/15
Interview Time Period with Pearl City and Waipahu Complex: Week of 5/18 – 5/22
Required Virtual Intern Onboarding Date: Week of 6/1 – 6/5
In-Person Internship Showcase @ TBD LOCATION: Week of 7/27
Hours: 60 hours total (cannot exceed 18 hours per week)

Eligibility Requirements:

Available at least 10 hours per week during the internship program.
A current student at Pearl City or Waipahu High School.
Must be one of the following:
- CTE level 2 Completer and enrolled in a CTE level 3 course in the Fall.
- In a level 3 or level 4 CTE course aligned to the students’ program of study.
Completion of CTE WBL competencies evaluation
GPA of 2.0 or above.
Attend all onboardings, professional development sessions, and sharing dates.
Cannot be a student from grad year 2026.

Apply for an Internship

If you are interested in multiple internship opportunities, you must individually apply to each position you’re interested in.

Download Teacher Recommendation Form Here >
Please download or make a copy of this form. Please have your current or past CTE teacher fill out this form and have them send the form to Lord Ryan Lizardo.

For questions, contact Lord Ryan Lizardo, Vice President of Education, at lrlizardo@cochawaii.org.