#hawaii workforce

House passes bills aimed at strengthening Hawaiʻi’s workforce

Several bills advanced by the House Committee on Labor address priorities set by the House Majority at the outset of the 2026 Legislative Session, particularly relating to workforce shortages, preserving the social safety net, and diversifying and strengthening the state’s economy.

Kā’anapali Ocean Resort Foundation Supports UHMC Workforce Development

The Kā’anapali Ocean Resort Foundation made a third donation to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College workforce development initiative known as Ka Holu, in the amount of $25,000.

Gov. Ige Announces Millions in Grants to Promote STEM Jobs

Gov. David Ige today announced a statewide initiative involving education, industry and nonprofit sectors to strengthen Hawai‘i’s innovation economy and workforce, and expand education and employment opportunities for state residents.

Maui County’s Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Decrease

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations reported today that the unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) for Maui County in April 2015 is 4.1%.

Maui County Unemployment Level at 6%

The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations today announced that the not-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September for Maui County was 6%, down from 8.1% one year ago.