CfAO Professional Development Workshop May 18, 2004

“To broaden our economic base and provide employment to the young people of Maui, including former residents who would like to return, we are seeking to start a process which will lead to community-accepted new economic directions which both the public and private sectors working together can follow …this will not be an easy task or a quick fix.” Colin C. Cameron Opening Remarks at Kapalua Conference on “Maui’s Economic Future” December 9, 1981

Mission To provide leadership and vision in our community for the responsible design and development of a strong and diversified economy Vision A future in which abundant opportunities for rewarding employment are met by a qualified, resident workforce in Maui County, a community which honors its cultural heritage and natural environment

$136 million and counting…

We are diverse…

We are world class…

Assets 1 of top 5 viewing locations in the world Suite of 11 Air Force and University of Hawaii telescopes -AEOS: largest optical telescope in DoD system -Faulkes Telescope Deep and near space applications, orbital debris tracking, Near Earth Asteroid Tracking, world-renowned solar research World-class industry in design, research, custom production of optics and sensors Imaging, simulation/modeling Maui High Performance Computing Center Pacific Disaster Center

It pays a living wage…

Average Annual Income in MRTP is $60,000

“The fact that only two of the ten largest occupations in Hawaii provide wages sufficient to meet even the smallest family’s needs accentuates the lack of opportunities to secure a livable wage in the labor market… [1. Nursing and 2. Technology].” The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Hawaii April 2003

Workforce: Key to growth and competing…

Workforce Development Women in Technology -National model pilot/demonstration projects -Tapping women and minorities -Includes boys Technical assistance -Creating “pipeline” -Recruitment -Retention Education is foundation for workforce Attention to Kama’aina come home Science/culture interface

Underrepresentation of Women in STEM University of Hawaii- Manoa Maui Community College

High Tech Maui Holiday Job Fair 15 companies 600 participants 25 placements Database Boeing’s Daron Nishimoto at Job Fair Jamie Legsay, apprentice to MECO full-time hire Computer Operator Apprenticeship 2 year program 5 apprentices

Project EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) Project-based, lab-based 300 students, 5 high schools Baldwin High School EAST class FSEA (Future Scientists & Engineers Of American) 800 students Teacher Emily Haines with King Kekaulike High School FSEA students

Job Shadowing Tech Careers Day: “I am the future” Introduce Girls to Engineering 200 students MentorNet Matching women to industry mentors 100 mentees Sharyn Sharp at Dreisbach Data Excite Camp Astronomy and culture Intermediate school 25 native Hawaiian girls

1st Annual Akamai Internship Program Center for Adaptive Optics 12 paid internships Building partnerships for equity…

Workforce Alliances County of Maui U of Hawaii/Maui Community College Labor Unions Department of Education, Maui District Technology Business Community Air Force Research Lab U. S. Senator Inouye Kamehameha Schools Center for Adaptive Optics U.S. Department of Labor U. S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Kama’aina Careers

Lessons for Success Administered through an organization with existing key relationships with STEM employers and educators. Obtain ongoing buy-in from high-ranking employer and educator partners. Involve partners in wide-ranging recruitment and retention programs based on equity best practices.

Moving Toward Critical Mass 4 years later: Female technical workforce at MRTP increased to 23% from less than 13% in A female hired as CEO 6 new female Ph.D.’s lead research in 4 MRTP companies. Center for Adaptive Optics (CfAO) internships – 33% female, 75% from under-represented groups.

Kama’aina Come Home Keiki Pua Dancil, PhD, Trex Enterprises

The partnership payoff…

Growing the next generation…

We have momentum…

Premier Place MHPCC Maui R&T Center New Building Site RME Site MicroGaia Maui Research & Technology Park

Contact Information: Jeanne Skog, President & CEO Leslie Wilkins, Vice President Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. (808)