Video-Based Curriculum supplements through the lens of kamaʻaina experiences

Often schools are forced to purchase curriculum developed on the Mainland, lacking a component so critical for our keiki— context to Hawaiʻi and our culture.

RiseHI delivers educational frameworks and curriculum supplements with a Hawaiʻi-based lens featuring manaʻo from kamaʻāina creators, entrepreneurs and change-makers.

why it’s needed

  • 44% of Hawaiʻi residents are financially vulnerable— either in deep poverty or on the precipice of it.

    Source: https://www.boh.com/siteassets/files/community/alice-report-2022.pdf

  • According to the World Economic Forum, 8/10 top work skills of tomorrow include social-emotional competencies.

    Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/top-10-work-skills-of-tomorrow-how-long-it-takes-to-learn-them/

  • The rise of Automation — 50% of today’s work activities could be automated by 2055.

    Research shows that between 2016 and 2030, the demand for social and emotional skills will grow across all industries by 26% in the U.S. The demand for entrepreneurship and initiative will be the fastest growing in this category with a 33% increase in the U.S.

    Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/skill-shift-automation-and-the-future-of-the-workforce

why it works

Curriculum preview

Along with 500+ minutes of video-based content, RiseHI has developed frameworks and curriculum supplements in various formats, including asynchronous online courses, student workbooks, and cohort courses that dig deeper into the video takeaways and lessons.

Student Workbooks

  • Think Outside the Box

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  • Na Hopena Aʻo: Sense of Belonging

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  • SEL: Self-Management

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Accelerator Program

8-week accelerator program designed to help budding entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders turn their ideas — into reality.

testimonials

  • “I feel more optimistic about my future in that I feel like I have more opportunities to do something other than what my major in college is.”

    Lindsey M., University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu student

  • “It got me to face my fear and be vulnerable to ask my manager for about 2 weeks if he could mentor me.”

    Jhay M., University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu student

  • “I felt more confident. Understanding that this is a small step in a long road and focusing on small steps forward but spending less time feeling overwhelmed and lost.”

    Peter R., University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu student

  • “The work of RISEHI has positive impacts on many levels. As a school leader, I have found much needed help in entrepreneurial endeavors. As a school-level curriculum, it is rich in lessons and concepts perfectly suited for our high school students. Sharing the good work of RISEHI with my colleagues and partners, such as Unrulr, comes easily as RISEHI’s vision is one I wholeheartedly support.”

    Denise Karratti, Vice Principal at Waimea High School

  • “RiseHI illustrates how success is possible by creating engaging content featuring diverse people with relatable stories that students of Hawai‘i can connect to. The coordinating lessons highlight the unique opportunities found in Hawai‘i and include activities to develop skills to overcome existing challenges. Maui High School students who participated in this pilot program were engaged and challenged. They left with the understanding that creativity and tenacity is the foundation of success and that vulnerability can lead to opportunity.”

    Rondy Arquero, Teacher at Maui High School

  • “I definitely feel inspired and motivated. Plus, I feel more passionate about myself & understand the importance of self investment.”

    Noah T., University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu student