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This bill amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program to expand its reach beyond the executive branch to include the Legislative and Judicial branches, and it mandates that internships be full-time placements lasting ten to eleven months. The program will now have specific eligibility criteria for applicants, requiring at least a bachelor's degree or the credential for the specific position, being at least twenty years old, capable of full-time work, and authorized to work in the U.S., with certain visa holders excluded. Applicants must submit an online application, a statement of commitment to public service, a resume, and three references, with preference given to those with a connection to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term public service. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will collaborate with coordinating agencies, which are the participating state agencies, to promote the program, recruit eligible applicants, and create career pathways for interns, while also ensuring viable vacant positions are available. The bill also appropriates funds for the program and sets an effective date of January 1, 2077.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2231&year=2026