The document discusses several workforce preparation challenges facing Hawaii, including a gap between the number of jobs available and number of qualified workers to fill them. It notes Hawaii will need to fill around 28,000 jobs annually but that high school graduates alone cannot satisfy this need. It also addresses issues such as declining student achievement, a "brain drain" of educated residents leaving the state, and a lack of skilled workers in critical fields like healthcare and STEM jobs. Overall, the document outlines how Hawaii faces difficulties ensuring its workforce will meet future economic demands.