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Senate committee confirms Gina Ananuevo to Workforce Development Council; nominee highlights career-path programs and outreach
Summary
The Senate committee confirmed Gina Ananuevo to two Workforce Development Council terms. Ananuevo, a First Hawaiian Bank executive, emphasized building career-path programs, internal promotion and outreach to connect non-college workers with jobs; she also discussed retention strategies and school partnerships.
The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology voted to advise and consent to the appointments of Gina Ananuevo to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council (GM627 and GM726) on March 6, 2026.
Ananuevo introduced herself as a 20-year Hawaii resident and a First Hawaiian Bank executive who rebuilt audit, compliance and later HR and technology functions. She described building career-development programs at the bank to outline the steps and expectations for roles…
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