With a lot of Department of Defense funding headed to Hawaii, this episode dives into the unprecedented opportunity to align federal investment with local workforce development. Host Kara Doles Hughes of Leihoohie is joined by Stephen Sasaki of SACK Defense LLC to explore what kind of defense funding is coming in, where it’s going, and how it could reshape Hawaii’s economy for decades to come. The conversation unpacks the types of jobs this funding could create, the industries poised for growth, and what Hawai‘i must do to ensure its residents are ready to fill these roles.
It also addresses the consequences of inaction, and why missing this moment could mean missing out on generational economic transformation. Tune in to learn how Hawaii can turn federal dollars into local opportunity.
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