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HI SR173

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests University of Hawaii Community Colleges to develop a comprehensive list of bachelor's degree programs and innovative workforce development pathways aligned with regional job opportunities and industry needs

  • Directs community colleges to evaluate regional economic drivers and their areas of strength, then align programming accordingly

  • Requires consideration of current job needs and future workforce trends to enable adaptable and forward-looking curriculum development

  • Mandates collaboration with local industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure programs reflect current labor market data, future workforce trends, and specific regional economic needs

  • Requires certified copies be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii and Vice President for Community Colleges

Legislative Description

Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.

Workforce Development

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/12/2025

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