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RE.Testimony in support of.Resolution 35-21 "' `
Dear'Chair-David,Vice Chair-Chung,and"Council Members; c
1 would like to submit this letter:and-written testimony in'support-:of Resolution...35-2-1 .calling.,for.the
creation of a Jobs Corps program for Hawaii-Island that supports economic diversification.
As.the,president.of.a.locally.managed, 100% employee-owned company,with over 400..employees
across the.state-.and..315.who reside and-work on Hawaii>-Island,I can speak firsthandto the
importance;value,and benefit of workforce development'programs. Asa-local'-company,we.employ
members.ofour community in not.only<retail positions---which have career paths.into branch.
management--.but also Commercial-.Driver's License (CDL)vehicle operators,manufacturing jobs;:..
professional sales positions, design professionals, and administrative or office jobs (marketing,
purchasing, accounting/finance, IT, human-resources, and and administrative support). All of these-roles
require training, skills andabilities whichcanba developedandnurtured through a.job corps
program.
I truly-believe,that.many..tocoi business leaders would-.agree thatthe ability to-meet our respective
:missions_and°objectives and'.to achieve.success isreliant°upon not only.o trained-and skilled'-workforce
able to fill the many varying jobs and=positions of our organizations, but an island community that
-provides opportunity for good-employment in°'a-myriad ofindustries that attract`'and-retain,qualified
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candidates.
Through the establishment of`&Hawaii'island Jobs Corp Program,:a truly collaborative p iblic.private
partnership can be encouraged and fostered to support critical.economic recovery and sustainability,.
and provide for the building and;growing:of a well-trained:and-prepared workforce to meet immediate
business needs and the needs of the future.
Thank you-forthe opportunity to provide testimony and I strongly encourage your support for;and the
passing,of Resolution 352.1
Sincerely,
Jason-Fu,jimoto
President&CEO
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PHONE 808,966.3466 FAX 808.966.7564
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