SECTOR STRATEGIES BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS
The Maui County Workforce Development Board and the County of Maui Office of Economic Development need your mana’o!
As you know, over 57,000 Maui County residents have filed unemployment claims. Our immediate need is to reduce imports, create jobs, and develop industries.
Are you willing to give 1 hour twice monthly to brainstorm? If so, details are below.
OBJECTIVE: TO DIVERSIFY OUR WORKFORCE BY CREATING NEW JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
– Looking to create new jobs and develop new industries to reduce dependence on imports
– Create a separate business sector (15) teams to address employment and training needs and strategies
– Invite business and community leaders to meet to share their opinions, observations, and ideas, with a focus on the workforce and creating new jobs.
– Core sector teams made up of 5 core team members (minimum). Ideally, 3 business representatives and 2 community leaders
– Meet every other week for brainstorming sessions
– Meetings to be kept to 1 hour
TENTATIVE SECTORS
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Health
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Security/Public Safety
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Trades
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Agriculture
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Hospitality
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Transportation
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Restaurant / Food Service
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Retail
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IT
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Manufacturing
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Education/Training
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Social Services / Veterans
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Administration / Finance
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Media / Film
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Employment Agency Specialists (employment specialists only)
Interested? Contact Linda Puppolo at 808-270-7709 or linda.puppolo@mauicounty.gov
