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Committee splits on meat-processing education pathway; AEN advances measure while Higher Ed defers
Summary
SCR89 and SR72, asking the Department of Agriculture to convene a working group to design a University of Hawaii Community College System pathway for meat-processing careers, passed the Agriculture & Environment committee but was deferred after the Higher Education committee did not pass it.
Senate concurrent resolution 89 and SR72, which request the Department of Agriculture to convene a working group to develop a plan for an education pathway in the University of Hawaii Community College System for meat-processing careers, passed the Senate Agriculture & Environment (AEN) committee but failed to pass the Higher Education committee and was deferred.
The Department of Agriculture and industry groups testified in support of creating a formal pathway. Cedric Gates of the Department of Agriculture said the department “supports the intent of this measure and offers comments,” and noted prior meetings with Leeward Community College leadership about expanding workforce pipelines. Brian Miyamoto of the Hawaii Farm Bureau registered support. Nicole Galassi of the Hawaii…
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