Hawaii HB1205 aims to develop and increase the defense-related workforce through training, partnerships, and outreach.

Hawaii HB1205 seeks to leverage Hawaii's strategic geographic location to bolster its defense-related workforce. The bill allocates $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to develop training programs, establish partnerships with private entities, and provide grants and scholarships. These initiatives target high-demand fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing. The bill also emphasizes outreach to underrepresented populations and continuous program evaluation to ensure alignment with workforce demands.

Hawaii HB1205 aims to develop and increase the defense-related workforce through training, partnerships, and outreach.

Hawaii HB1205 seeks to leverage Hawaii's strategic geographic location to bolster its defense-related workforce. The bill allocates $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to develop training programs, establish partnerships with private entities, and provide grants and scholarships. These initiatives target high-demand fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing. The bill also emphasizes outreach to underrepresented populations and continuous program evaluation to ensure alignment with workforce demands.