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Committee advises and consents to three nominees for Hawaii Workforce Development Council

2888217 · April 6, 2025
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The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology voted to advise and consent to three gubernatorial nominees — Amber Akana, Scott Collins and Pane Meotonga III — to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council. Nominees received broad support from unions and industry groups; one nominee was absent due to union business in Washington, D.C.

The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology on April 4 advised and consented to three gubernatorial nominees to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council: Amber Akana (term to 06/30/2029), Scott Collins (term to 06/30/2028) and Pane Meotonga III (term to 06/30/2029).

Amber Akana, who described herself as deeply involved in the maritime industry, told the committee she is committed to diversity, inclusion and workforce development in maritime jobs and supporting policies that help working…

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