State Apprenticeship Council (Department of Labor and Industrial Relations)

State Apprenticeship Council Meeting

Aso ma le Taimi Tuesday, June 30, 2026 9:00 AM
Nofoaga Department of Labor and Industrial Relations 310-312 830 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
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What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Apprenticeship Council (SAC) is holding its second quarterly meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The meeting is open in person in Honolulu and via Zoom. Key topics include:

  • A statistical update on apprentices who registered, were cancelled, or completed programs between January and March 2026
  • Proposed updates to the apprenticeship standards for Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), including new entry requirements and added training hours for Substation Electricians
  • Proposed updates to the apprenticeship standards for Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO), including changes to committee structure and how prior experience is credited
  • Proposed updates to the apprenticeship standards for Maui Electric Company (MECO), including a new apprenticeship occupation: Combined Cycle Plant Mechanic
  • Final review of the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (Hi-RTAP), which previously received conditional approval and now includes signed agreements from the Department of Education, HGEA, and HSTA

Decisions Expected

  • Council members will vote on whether to recommend approval or disapproval of the updated apprenticeship standards for HECO, HELCO, MECO, and Hi-RTAP to the DLIR Director
  • The Council will also consider approving the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting

Who Should Pay Attention

  • Workers interested in or currently enrolled in apprenticeship programs
  • Employees and job seekers in the electric utility and education sectors
  • Unions, including HGEA and HSTA members
  • Employers who participate in registered apprenticeship programs in Hawaii

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