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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.
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