Frequently Asked Questions

How does one become a council member?

 

 

The governor appoints members to the Council. To nominate or volunteer, please send information to: The Boards and Commissions Coordinator Office of the Governor Hawaii State Capitol Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 586-0026 FAX: (808) 586-0019.  Hawaii's Revised Statutes Chapter 202-2

 outlines council duties, membership composition and terms.

 

Are the Workforce Development Council and Workforce Development Division the same?

 

 

No. Both play important roles in Hawaii's workforce development system. The Council's mandate focuses on the advisory role while the DLIR Workforce Development Division focuses on program operations. The Council is a private sector- led board with a support staff while the Workforce Development Division is a full DLIR division.

 

What is the Workforce Investment Act?

 

 

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is federal legislation "to consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States, and for other purposes." It replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). WIA went into effect in Hawaii on July 1, 2000 with the following design principles:

• Delivery of services is streamlined through "one stop delivery system" made up of partners and service providers.
• There is universal access through the One Stop Centers. There is a continuum of information, education, training and supportive services for employers and for jobseekers. There are core services for everyone and access to intensive and/or training services for those who are eligible and in most need.
• Private sector-led state and local boards assist the Governor and mayors via comprehensive five year strategic workforce investment plans and oversight of workforce investment activities.
• Local youth councils are appointed to guide workforce investment activities for youth in most need;
• Performance and customer satisfaction are measured for accountability and continuous improvement of the system.

 

Hawaii's four one stop delivery systems:

• Oahu WorkLinks
• Big Island Workplace Connection
• WorkWise Kauai
• WorkSourceMaui.

 

 

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