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Committee backs $700,000 for sector partnerships to link employers, educators and students
Summary
The committee recommended passing HB2411 with amendments and a standing committee report note to add $700,000 for seven sector partnerships. Testimony from the University of Hawaii, the Chamber and sector leaders stressed sector partnerships' role in aligning curricula, internships and employer needs to build career pathways.
The committee recommended HB2411 be passed with amendments and a standing committee note to add $700,000 to the special fund that supports sector partnerships statewide.
Witnesses from the University of Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and sector partnership leaders testified that employer‑led sector partnerships create structured pathways…
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