LAUNCHPAD
Launchpad is a next-generation leadership program that seamlessly integrates schools, communities and technology. Together, we’re launching our future generations onto a streamlined path to consciously cultivate growth in Hawaii.
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia.
No task is too big when done together by all.
REAL-WORLD RESULTS
With Launchpad, all boats lift with the rising tide. Students gain practical business skills while organizations and communities benefit from projects that deliver measurable, lasting results—connecting communities like never before.
Students helped a Community Center in Waipahu become more efficient and productive by reducing event set up time by 75%. 🎆
E lawe i ke aʻo a mālama, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻauao. One who takes teachings and applies them increases their knowledge.
Improved Business Process 75%
Launchpad is an 8-week program that integrates experiential, project-based learning, real business results and networking opportunities.
Our mission is to empower Hawaii to become a global leader in Energy, Agriculture, Waste Management, Healthcare and Education — and help humanity achieve our greatest potential.
A special message to Launchpad Students from Superintendent Keith Hayashi
A special message to Launchpad Students from Mayor Rick Blangiardi
HOW LAUNCHPAD WORKS
COHORT 1:
COMMUNITY CENTER IN WAIPAHU
COHORT 2:
WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL
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Students: Conduct project orientation at Waipahu High School
Students: Meet with Community Center departments and walk through the site
Students: Complete Steps 1 & 2 of their Quick Win process optimization projects
Step 1: What’s My Opportunity: Clarify what optimizing the process will accomplish
Step 2: What’s My Process: Explore the steps by which the work gets done and find opportunities
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Students: Complete Step 3 of their process optimization projects
Step 3: What’s Causing My Problem: Identify one or more specific, actionable items producing the undesired effect
Partners & Students: Participate in a midterm coaching session
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Students: Complete Step 4 of their process optimization projects
Step 4: What’s My Solution: Implement specific changes to make the problem go away
Partners: Teach presentation skills at Waipahu High School
Students: Begin project essays and presentations
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Students: Conduct in-class project presentations and present projects to judges
Partners & Students: Attend awards ceremony with scholarship presentations
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Students and faculty select from one of the following Waipahu High School projects for Cohort 2:
Increase number of courtyard seats
Increase number of modernized classrooms
Increase student library visits
Increase teacher library visits
Increase number of student interactions in class
Decrease lunch line wait time
Decrease student drop-off traffic
Decrease student pick-up traffic
Decrease student class tardies
Launchpad conducts teacher orientation
Launchpad conducts student orientation
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Mentors kickoff cohort
Students meet with organization (project sponsor) to tour work site
Students start project work in app aligned with Scientific Method (identify opportunity and current performance)
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Students work with Mentors using tools to continue project work (identify optimization opportunities)
Students participate in onsite work day with organization supported by Mentors and Judges
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Students complete project work (implement optimizations and measure results)
Mentors coach presentation skills at school
Students draft project presentations
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Students conduct in-class project presentations and present projects to Judges
All participants attend awards celebration where scholarships are awarded to top projects
