Hawai‘i IT Workforce Analysis
Technology was identified in the Talent Roadmap to Support Economic Recovery as a priority sector for talent development to build a resilient economy. This analysis aims to understand the current and future information technology (IT) workforce needs of Hawai‘i companies. It compares IT workforce supply and demand and looks at the fastest growing IT occupations, and skills and credentials that Hawai‘i employers seek. Using the insights of local employers and labor market data, the report also provides recommendations to ensure our state has a local, highly trained IT talent pipeline to support this growing sector.
The results of the IT Workforce Needs Analysis will be used to inform education and training programs, including K-12, UH credit and noncredit programs, and statewide programs. In this way, more Hawai‘i students and residents can be employable in IT-related fields in Hawai‘i.
The report is intended to serve as a starting point for further discussion by private and public sector stakeholders who can help ensure Hawai‘i is preparing our own future-focused IT talent pipeline.
Some recommendations to build Hawaii's IT workforce:
Improve the alignment between educators and employers
Increase career awareness opportunities
Increase training opportunities to improve professional skills
Review minimum qualifications for entry-level jobs
Improve data collection
