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New Report: "Hawai'i Skilled Trades Workforce Analysis" by SMS Hawai'i offers vital data on 85 skilled trades occupations, training, recruitment, and recommendations. As the skilled trades sector is crucial for Hawai'i's economy and clean energy future, this report provides key insights for employers, educators, policymakers, and workers to cultivate a robust workforce. Sponsors: Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Anna E. K. Pacheco Samantha Larson Ivy Kwong #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #HawaiiJobs #WorkforceReport #TradesEducation

New Report Reveals 30% of Hawaiʻi Households Face Food Insecurity. Food insecurity impacts too many in our island communities. To develop effective solutions, we must first understand the issue at a deeper local level. That's why Hawai'i Foodbank commissioned the comprehensive report "The State of Food Insecurity in Hawai'i" - the first of its kind using the validated US Household Food Security Survey Module to evaluate food insecurity across the state. The findings are eye-opening, with 30% of households experiencing food insecurity in Hawai'i. This report provides critical data to inform programs and policies aimed at improving food access. SMS Hawai'i is proud to have conducted the data collection portion of this important study, surveying households statewide to gather insights. As a local market research firm, we believe in using rigorous research to create positive change. Download the executive summary at the link below or read the full report at https://lnkd.in/g7dcqZZc #HawaiiFoodInsecurity #HawaiiFoodBank #datacollection #marketresearch

The natural resources management sector is crucial for sustaining Hawai'i's precious environment. Understanding employment, education, salaries, and expenditures in this field guides policies and workforce development strategies. Our new report "Characterizing Hawai'i's Natural Resources Management Sector: Jobs, Education, Salaries, and Expenditures" provides an updated look at 2024 data from 125 agencies across the state. This vital research, last conducted in 2019, quantifies employment trends in Hawai'i's growing NRM sector. The findings highlight opportunities to expand access to in-demand education programs, increase paid internships/fellowships, ensure competitive salaries to attract local talent, and foster partnerships to address shared challenges. With NRM employment continuing to grow, enhancing our workforce is essential for Hawai'i's culture and economy. Ongoing data is critical for informing policy decisions and developing our future NRM workforce. Check out the full report via the link! Sponsors: HAUOLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION The Nature Conservancy in Hawai'i and Palmyra Anna E. K. Pacheco Samantha Larson Ivy Kwong #NaturalResources #EnvironmentalManagement #Sustainability #Conservation #Workforce #NRMWorkforce #FutureWorkforce #HawaiiJobs #workforcedevelopment

SMS Hawai'i is #hiring part-time Telephone Interviewers to gather insights from communities across the Pacific. As a leading market research firm, we connect with residents through opinion surveys on important local issues. No sales, just engaging conversations! Paid training. Follow the link to learn more. Mahalo for your interest. 🤙 #NowHiring #PartTimeJobs #Honolulu #CallCenter #MarketResearch

In episode #71, Jo McGarry sat down with Leslie Wilkins, Founder, STEMworks, to talk about women in engineering. Leslie explains the importance of diversifying the field and details about the STEMworks event, “Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day”. Click this link to listen now: https://lnkd.in/gxrAVrdy