ʻEwalu Industries has been selected as one of five Hawaiʻi-based organizations awarded the HYAN Design Sprint Award by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. The award will support ʻEwalu’s new initiative, CREATE Hawaiʻi: A Creative Industries & Business Leadership Youth Apprenticeship program.

This youth apprenticeship program will prepare the next generation of storytellers to lead in high-demand, creative fields including digital media, broadcast journalism, community storytelling, marketing, and design. Through a combination of hands-on training, mentorship, and business leadership development, the program offers students real-world experience and exposure to career opportunities in both traditional and freelance sectors.