What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Correctional Industries (HCI) Advisory Committee is holding its October meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The meeting takes place in person at 1177 Alakea Street, 6th Floor, Honolulu, and is also available to join remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The main topics on the agenda include:

• Remarks from DCR Director Tommy Johnson, head of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• Year-end business and financial update for Fiscal Year 2026, covering how HCI performed financially
• Operations and workforce development update, focusing on how HCI programs are running and how incarcerated individuals are being prepared for employment
• Current and strategic priorities from the HCI Administrator, outlining what the program is focused on going forward
• Open discussion among advisory committee members

Decisions Expected

No specific votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda. This meeting appears focused on receiving updates and discussing priorities rather than making binding decisions. Committee members may provide guidance or recommendations based on the information presented.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Incarcerated individuals and their families — HCI programs provide job training and work opportunities inside Hawaii's correctional facilities
• Businesses and organizations that purchase goods or services produced through HCI
• Advocates for criminal justice and reentry programs interested in workforce development efforts
• Hawaii taxpayers interested in how correctional industry programs are operating financially

Anyone needing accessibility accommodations should contact Christopher Lum Lee at (808) 587-1248 or email dcr.hawaiici@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. The next meeting is tentatively planned for January 15, 2027.