What's Being Discussed

The Oahu Workforce Development Board (OWDB) Executive Committee is holding its regular meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The committee will cover several key topics:

• Monitoring updates: Staff will report on findings from financial audits and reviews by both the State of Hawaii and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Service provider contracts: The committee will receive an update on contracts awarded to organizations that won a recent Request for Proposal process.
• Eligible Training Provider List: The board will review additions and removals of training programs that residents can access using workforce funding.
• Federal compliance (WIOA): The committee will discuss requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including board recertification, open vacancies, conflict of interest rules, and ethics obligations.
• Standing committee reports: Updates from committees focused on career pathways, employer engagement, performance tracking, special projects, and finances — including possible new subcommittees for Military/Veterans Affairs and Youth.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Possible changes to the Eligible Training Provider List
• Discussion and potential direction on forming new subcommittees for veterans, military families, and youth

Who Should Pay Attention

• Job seekers and workers interested in funded training programs available on Oahu
• Training providers and employers who work with or want to participate in workforce programs
• Veterans, military families, and youth, as new subcommittees focused on these groups may be proposed
• Community members who want to provide input on how workforce development dollars are spent

The public may attend via Zoom or in person at 715 S. King Street, Suite 211, Honolulu. Written testimony can be emailed to OahuWDB@honolulu.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.