Workforce Development and Demographics
Abstract
The existing Maunakea Observatories (MKOs) have a diverse, 500-strong Hawaíi-based workforce. The MKOs have taken a series of surveys in recent years to understand the makeup of our workforce and how these demographics have changed over time. The primary intent of this review is to understand how to develop the workforce to seek the following: gender equity, greater inclusion, higher numbers of local hires and increased career development of local staff into leadership and management positions. Equity initiatives and targets will be discussed, as well as new programs such as the MKO Apprenticeship program, which will enhance existing programs such as the Akamai internships and Maunakea Scholars.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #235
- Pub Date:
- January 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020AAS...23526205D