What's Being Discussed

The Oahu Workforce Development Board's Employer Engagement Committee is holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting can be attended in person at 715 South King Street, Suite 211 in Honolulu, or remotely via Zoom. Key topics on the agenda include:

• Site visit and program reports — updates on workforce program activities in the community
• Eligible Training Provider List — possible new policies or changes to funding caps for approved job training programs
• Staff site visits — reports from board staff who have visited local programs
• One-Stop Operator updates, covering:
  • New business partnerships, job fairs, work experience sites, on-the-job training, and apprenticeships
  • Outreach efforts to Native Hawaiians, people with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, veterans, and youth
  • Local labor market trends, including employment and unemployment data

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes — a routine vote to officially accept the record of the previous meeting
• Possible discussion and action on updates to the Eligible Training Provider List, including policy changes or funding cap adjustments

Who Should Pay Attention

• Employers and businesses interested in workforce partnerships or hiring programs
• Job seekers, especially veterans, youth, and those facing employment barriers
• Job training providers who are or want to be on the approved training list
• Community organizations serving underrepresented or at-risk populations

The next Employer Engagement Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 21, 2026.