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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
DBEDT is helping Hawai‘i residents learn for free. The Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is currently offering complimentary access to the Coursera online learning platform with registration open until Oct. 31, 2020. Approved users can take their pick from more than 3,000 courses and certifications from top universities and organizations, ranging from technology to business, and personal development offerings.
The initiative, administered through HTDC, offers educational resources to Hawai‘i’s workforce, especially unemployed workers, so they can equip themselves with technology skills and reposition for new career opportunities. Those currently employed or furloughed can leverage Coursera’s offerings to improve their professional skill-sets and take on more advanced technology projects. A list of HTDC recommended courses for those interested in picking up technology skills can be found at www.htdc.org/covid-19/learning-tech/. To view more:
dbedt.hawaii.gov/blog/20-25/
Click the link below to read more from the Hawaii State Department of Health and the Hawaii House of Representatives - Majority as it relates to COVID-19.
Get a glimpse into what life is like working in hospitals during a pandemic. Watch nurse Colene describe her mindset going into treating COVID-19 patients on a daily basis.
A true hero. Deputy Albert Rosario risked his life in an attempt to rescue Loane Tafaovale, the driver who was in a hit-and-run accident on the H-1 freeway, and Rasario was also struck by another hit-and-run driver and suffered extensive injuries. After months of physical therapy, he’s back at work at the Capitol. Welcome back, Deputy Rosario. Mahalo for your heroic act and outstanding service to protect and serve the people of Hawaiʻi.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020: The Department of Health is administering $14 million to provide more than 200 additional nurses and other specialists for hospitals statewide over the next four months. Some of the out-of-state personnel will begin arriving this weekend. Gov. Ige approved the award of funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund earlier this week. The funding, provided through the federal CARES Act, will provide vital healthcare capacity.
DOH collaborated with the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i and contracted ProLink Healthcare, an Ohio-based healthcare staffing company, to provide specialized personnel for nine different medical centers.
“As Hawai‘i faces increases in hospitalizations due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Health wants to be sure our hospitals have sufficient surge capacity,” said Dr. Elizabeth A. Char, Director of Health. “During their time here, these experienced healthcare professionals will be providing critical patient care as well as respite for our dedicated local healthcare workforce.”
They will be deployed in two waves.134 people in the first wave and 200 in the second. Each group will work in Hawai‘i for two months through the end of the year. As essential workers, the out-of-state traveler nurses will be allowed to work with an exemption from the mandatory 14-day quarantine, and they will be regularly tested for COVID-19. See full news release:
hawaiicovid19.com/hawaii-department-of-health-uses-14-million-of-cares-act-funding-to-supplement-...
Click below to read more from the Department of health, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as it relates to COVID-19:
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