The recently released IT Workforce Needs Analysis is serving as a catalyst for new collaborative efforts to build Hawaii’s IT workforce. Voices like yours are needed as employers, educators, government officials, community leaders and philanthropy partners work together to address our IT workforce needs, drive a digital transformation, and accelerate Hawaii’s innovation economy.

You are invited to attend this event to learn about the recently released IT Workforce Needs Analysis, hear about existing training programs that are already having a positive impact, and learn how you can engage in the effort to build Hawaii’s IT Workforce of the future.

Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am HST

Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon successful registration)

Agenda:

IT Workforce Needs Analysis

Presented by:

• Tammi Chun, VP-Academic Affairs, University of Hawaii Community Colleges

• Alan Ito, IT Workforce Development & Regulated Policy Lead, University of Hawaii

Breakout Sessions: Training our Future Workforce

• Employers and community partners will highlight existing earn-and-learn programs. Attendees select two that are of interest. Breakout session presenters to be updated.

Next Steps: Taking Action Together

Presented by:

• Keala Peters, EVP, Education & Workforce Development, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

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