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Information Technology
Information Technology Sector Partnership is an industry-led, community-supported workforce development collaborative that builds a local, skilled talent pipeline for Hawaii’s high-growth IT sector and strengthens the local economy.
About the Program
The Information Technology Sector Partnership brings industry leaders, secondary and post-secondary educators, government officials and community partners together for collective action to build Hawaii’s Kindergarten-to-Career IT talent pipeline.
Together, our goal is to improve student preparedness and increase the number of students in the IT pipeline. Our vision is that for every open IT role in Hawaii, there will be a qualified local candidate.
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii serves as the sector convener, with critical support from Department of Labor & Industrial Relations and AE Consulting.
We work closely with University of Hawaii and Hawaii Department of Education pilot school partners in the Campbell, Leilehua and Kauai school complexes to build Kindergarten-to-Career pathways. Employers provide high- quality, work-based learning opportunities for students and teachers.
Priority Workgroups
Employers determine workforce development priorities, with each focus area supported by an employer-led workgroup. These workgroups drive the initiatives that help build a robust and sustainable talent pipeline, guiding students from education to successful careers in technology.
Work-Based Learning for Students & Educators
Tech Days
Downtown IT Expedition
Field Trips
Educator Externships
Career Awareness
Exposing students to career paths in IT, with awareness opportunities for students and parents beginning in elementary school.
Training & Transitions to Employment
Integrating industry insights to align IT curricula with workforce demands, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers in IT.
Alignment Between Education & Industry
Ensuring that the skills taught in academic programs are aligned with the competencies needed by Hawaii’s IT employers.
Information Technology Workforce Needs Report
Explore the data that drives the IT Sector Partnership. This analysis guides our efforts to align educational programs with industry demands and develop a skilled workforce for Hawaii’s technology sector.
Information Technology Sector Metrics & Outcomes
As of Summer 2024
Mahalo to Our Steering Committee
Ed Barnabas, Booz Allen Hamilton
Nik Daubert, Pacxa
Ryan Field, Bank of Hawaii
Greg Hester, CIO Council & Ulu HI-Tech
Wayne Inouye, HTDC
Elden Ito, RVCM
Jodi Ito, CyberHI & University of Hawaii
Peter Lewis, Hawaii Pacific Health
Edward Ontai, DataHouse
Jennifer Sabas, Hawaii Defense Alliance
Deena Tearney, Pacific Point
Leslie Wilkins, MEDB STEMworks
Karen Yamamoto, DRC
Garret Yoshimi, University of Hawaii
Meeting
Resources
Find presentation materials and recordings of recent convenings here.
Strengthen Hawaii’s IT WORKFORCE Pipeline
Strengthen Hawaii’s IT workforce pipeline by joining your industry peers in the IT Sector Partnership. Together, we can continue to build a stronger future for Hawaii’s IT workforce.
Mahalo to Our Funders & Partners
