The Applicant Pool:
Eager, knowledgeable, experienced

Each year, hundreds of Hawaii's students travel to the top colleges and universities on the mainland. Also, many of Hawaii's talended workers leave the islands to pursue jobs on the mainland.

Many of these students and former residents want to return to Hawaii. However, due to the lack of contact with Hawaii's employers, many of them are discouraged from seriously pursuing a career in Hawaii.

These students and former residents represent some of the best and brightest of Hawaii's high school graduates and employees. In addition to their familiarity with Hawaii, they following advantages are present:

• They are eager to return to Hawaii. They don't have to be convinced of the advantages of living in Hawaii.
• They are used to the life style and understand the culture of Hawaii. they are not just in search of a "Hawaiian adventure." They are returning to stay close to family and friends.
• They have family and friends in Hawaii. They are less likely to leave your position because of a lack of a social support system in Hawaii.
• Their mainland college and work life has given them a broader experience than they would have received if they remained in Hawaii. They have an understanding and balance of "island life" as well as a "mainland experience".