OUR MISSION
B.R.A.V.E. delivers a continuum of support from prevention to profession. We promote social-emotional safety and bullying prevention in younger students and transition participants ages 16–24 into career pathways through mentorship, workforce training, and industry credential attainment, preparing them for sustainable employment and lifelong success.
B.R.A.V.E. — an Affiliated COABE Site empowers youth and young adults in Hawaiʻi with culturally responsive training in Trades, Allied Health, IT, and Agriculture. We combine hands‑on learning, mentorship, wrap‑around supports, and employer connections to launch career pathways, strengthen households, and mālama ʻāina.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Elementary Students grade K-5:
"Be B.R.A.V.E Students"
Mahealani Sims-Tulba and her dad Augie T conduct a 30-minute program with interaction with students through skits, games, question and answers, and Mahea reading her book "It's Okay to be Different".
Mahea also shares her personal story about her experience with bullying. The program ends with Mahea and Augie passing hand-outs of information on free public resources, activity book and prizes from participating partners.
Middle School Students Grade 6-8:
"B.R.A.V.E Students SET GOALS"
During this 30-minute session, Augie shares humorous stories through his own personal experience, motivating students to set goals and dream big.
The program ends with students getting B.R.A.V.E bracelets and hand-outs of information on free public resources, activity book and prizes from participating partners.
High School Students Grade 9-12:
"B.R.A.V.E Students MAKE GOOD CHOICES"
During this 30-minute session, Augie shares about how making wrong choices can lead to drugs, suicide, and teen pregnancy. Augie's compelling and motivating story about how hard work can lead to great things.
The program ends with students getting B.R.A.V.E bracelets and hand-outs of information on free public resources, activity book and prizes from participating partners.
“I’m B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi Island”
Underage Drinking and Illegal Substance Use Prevention Program
The “I’m B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi Island” Underage Drinking and Illegal Substance Use Prevention Program utilized the B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi framework, customized for the needs of the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Liquor Control. The program included school presentations on the prevention of underage drinking and illegal substance use.
Augie and various guest speakers will shared personal motivational stories encouraging students not to drink. Presentations concluded with students taking the B.R.A.V.E. pledge and getting a B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi card. Students used the card to get discounts at participating businesses committed to help prevent underage drinking.
The program, which will ran through the 2016-2017 school year, also included a poster and video contest on the theme “I’m B.R.A.V.E. because I said NO to alcohol.” Participants won cash prizes and their posters and videos were used in social media campaigns to amplify the benefit of the program. The program concluded at the end of the school year with a free concert to honor the students who took the B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi pledge and promote the great things happening on Hawaiʻi Island to keep our community a safe place for our kids.
Schools that participated in the “I’m B.R.A.V.E. Hawaiʻi Island” program:
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Honokaʻa High & Intermediate School
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Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School
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Waikoloa Middle School
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Kohala Middle School
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Hilo Intermediate School
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Paʻauilo Elementary & Intermediate School