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partners, and County departments, shall support pre -apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and <br />paid work -based learning opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and skilled trades. <br />Article 7. Science and Technology. <br />Section 2-7-1. Policies. <br />(1) Science and technology should serve Hawaii Island. The County supports science and <br />technology as tools for economic opportunity, problem -solving, and environmental <br />stewardship when they produce clear, demonstrable benefits for Hawaii Island residents. <br />(2) Hawai`i Island has unique strengths that should be leveraged responsibly. Science and <br />technology should be supported where they align with community priorities and contribute <br />to local workforce development, economic opportunity, and community well-being. <br />(3) Innovation must respect place, culture, and natural systems. Science and technology <br />should respect cultural heritage, natural resources, and physical environment, particularly <br />where projects intersect with culturally sensitive places. <br />(4) Research should lead to real world outcomes. The County should prioritize efforts that <br />translate research into practical applications and tangible outcomes, including workforce <br />and educational opportunities, local businesses development, improved public services, <br />environmental protection, or solutions to island -specific challenges. <br />Section 2-7-2. Actions. <br />(a) Coordinate science and technology partnerships. The department of research and <br />development shall serve as the County's primary liaison to the University of Hawaii <br />system, State agencies, research institutions, and private sector on science and technology <br />initiatives. <br />(b) Support applied and community -relevant innovation. The department of research and <br />development shall support applied and community -relevant initiatives with direct benefits <br />to Hawaii Island. <br />(c) Align science initiatives with County priorities. The department of research and <br />development shall help align science and technology initiatives with County goals related <br />to energy, environmental stewardship, infrastructure resilience, and long-term community <br />well-being. <br />15 <br />