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This Resolution requests the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) to gather comprehensive data on Hawaii's information technology (IT) workforce development, including details on existing IT courses, training programs, internships, certifications, and licenses, as well as information on individuals who have completed these. The DLIR is then tasked with analyzing this collected data to create a strategy aimed at improving IT training opportunities and encouraging IT professionals to remain in Hawaii, ultimately fostering a robust IT workforce. The department is also required to report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to the Legislature by a specific date. This initiative is driven by the recognition that the IT sector is a significant and growing economic driver in Hawaii, with a demand for skilled workers that currently outpaces the available talent pool.