The Hawaii Island Planning Team invites high school students of Pacific Island ethnicities (Chamorros, Chuukese, Fijians, Kosraeans, Marshallese, Palauans, Pohnpeians, Samoans, Tongans, Yapese, etc) in Hawai’i to register for the 6th Annual Pacific Youth Empowerment for Success (PacYES) Conference at UH Hilo to get inspired & motivated to achieve success in college, career, and community readiness. This year’s agenda will be different from previous years. The morning schedule features the usual line up of workshops, forums, panels, and speakers while the afternoon will be dedicated to a celebration of cultural prides, practices, dances, and skills.
- When: Saturday, October 21, 2017
- Where: UH Hilo, Campus Center Plaza
- When: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tentative Schedule
8:30 – Arrivals, Check-in, Registration
9:00 – Opening Session
9:30 – Workshops
Noon – Lunch & Resource Fair
1:00 – Cultural Celebrations
3:00 – Closing Session, Group Photo, & Pau
