Hele Imua State Internship Program

A paid internship program run by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Workforce Development Division that places students and recent graduates in internships of up to 12 weeks, mainly in state government. Applicants must be Hawaii residents aged 16 or older who attend a public high school or accredited college, or finished one within the past year, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Interns are paid by the department.

Offered by Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Internship for high school students in Hawaii, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Career, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Hawaii.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Hele Imua State Internship Program

When is the Hele Imua State Internship Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Hele Imua State Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Hele Imua State Internship Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Hawaii. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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