Executive Order No. 25-02: Operation Hire Hawaii: A Workforce Transition Initiative
This executive order establishes Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a statewide initiative directing agencies to prioritize local hiring, expand apprenticeship and workforce development programs, and strengthen partnerships to build a more resilient, resident-based public workforce.
A strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s public workforce by prioritizing the hiring of local residents, particularly in high-need areas like healthcare, education, and skilled trades.
It directs all state agencies to expand paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities, promote career pathways within government, and collaborate with unions, educational institutions, and community organizations. The order emphasizes building economic resilience, addressing workforce shortages, and fostering equitable access to stable public sector employment for Hawaiʻi residents, especially underrepresented groups.
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