Hawaii Workforce Development Council

Vision - A globally competitive and skilled workforce that promotes and nurtures a diverse and prosperous economy and preserves the special quality of life in Hawaii.

Mission - Develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of business and industry, enhances workplace productivity, and increases opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.

The Hawaii Workforce Development Council:

is a private- sector led body responsible for advising the governor on workforce development to support economic development and employment opportunities for all.
is the State Workforce Investment Board for purposes of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998.
assists the Governor in developing and updating comprehensive five-year State workforce development plans and aligning public workforce investment activities in the State.

A workforce development system is the array of organizations, policies, and programs that government and employers have put in place over the years:

to help citizens and residents get education and training required for good jobs and careers,
to match job-seekers and employers in the labor market, and
to contribute to economic growth.

Agenda for August 28, 2008 Meeting of the WDC

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