UH partners on AI workforce readiness symposium series

UH partners on AI workforce readiness symposium series

UH partners on AI workforce readiness symposium series

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/06/01/ai-workforce-readiness-symposium-series/

Publish Date: 2026-06-01 18:57:00

Source Domain: www.hawaii.edu

  • The University of Hawaiʻi partners with the State Workforce Development Council and Imua ʻOnipaʻa for a symposium series, “The AI Transformation: Preparing Hawaiʻi’s Workforce for the Future.”
  • The second event of this series is tentatively scheduled for June 25, 2026, focusing on “Building an AI ready workforce in Hawaiʻi.”
  • UH participates alongside several state departments to emphasize its pivotal role in workforce development.
  • UH President Wendy Hensel and State Workforce Development Council’s executive director Bennette E. Misalucha stress the importance of preparing for AI advancements and cross-agency collaboration.
  • The first session of the symposium series was held in April, focusing on AI’s current state and future impact, guided by the AI Safety Awareness Project experts.