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This bill requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to the Governor for inclusion in the State Unified Plan, which is a broad plan for the state's development. The bill also designates the Council as responsible for coordinating and aligning workforce development efforts and programs across various state departments and agencies to ensure they work towards achieving the goals of both the State Unified Plan and the newly recommended Statewide Workforce Strategy. This aims to create a unified, long-term approach to workforce development in Hawaii, addressing concerns about residents considering leaving the state due to the high cost of living and lack of viable career opportunities, particularly for young people. The bill also clarifies that "facilitating the alignment" involves bringing agencies together, identifying overlapping or complementary work, and suggesting policy changes to support the unified plan and strategy.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2588&year=2026