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This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) to establish the Hawaii State Fellows Program to address the state's critical public employment challenges, including a 24% vacancy rate and potential 31% retirement rate within five years. The proposed program would create full-time, paid ten to eleven-month fellowship positions for recent college graduates across various state agencies, designed to attract and retain government workers while providing professional development opportunities. The resolution outlines specific program requirements, including eligibility criteria such as having a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, being at least 20 years old, and authorized to work in the United States. Applicants would need to submit a comprehensive application including a personal statement, resume, references, and recommendations, with preference given to candidates with pre-existing ties to Hawaii or demonstrated commitment to long-term state leadership. The program would feature career development training, a mentorship component, and evaluation mechanisms, with DHRD requested to submit a detailed report to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session documenting the program's progress, participant numbers, key accomplishments, and expenditures.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2025