Bill > HB2411

This bill establishes the Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide ongoing financial support for initiatives that align workforce training with the needs of Hawaii's key industries. The fund will be comprised of legislative appropriations, federal funds, grants, donations, and other contributions, and its moneys will be used to support activities such as funding partnerships, developing training programs, providing technical assistance, conducting labor market analysis, and supporting employer engagement. The bill also mandates that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism coordinate its sector partnership activities with the Workforce Development Council, which is a state entity responsible for overseeing workforce development programs under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to ensure alignment with statewide plans and prevent duplication of services. The bill includes appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 to both fund the special fund and for its expenditures, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 3050.