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HI SCR193

HI SCR193
Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION requesting the University of Hawaii Community CollegeS to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs and other innovative workforce development pathways that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within THEIR RESPECTIVE region of service.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution requests the University of Hawaii Community Colleges to develop a comprehensive list of bachelor's degree programs and workforce development pathways that are specifically tailored to job opportunities and industry needs in their respective service regions. The resolution acknowledges that Hawaii's economic vitality depends on a skilled workforce across key industries such as tourism, hospitality, agriculture, marine research, renewable energy, and healthcare. The University of Hawaii Community Colleges are asked to evaluate regional economic drivers, align programming accordingly, and consider both current job needs and future workforce trends. Additionally, the colleges are encouraged to collaborate with local industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure programs are designed using current labor market data and regional economic requirements. The ultimate goal is to create more accessible, regionally-relevant higher education that supports local economic development by providing educational pathways that directly connect students with emerging job opportunities.

Committee Categories

Education, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LAB as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). (on 04/11/2025)

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