Keep Your Workforce Competitive
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University of Hawaii System
Many of the campuses of the University of Hawaii work closely with industries and individual businesses to provide training opportunities that will keep the State’s businesses competitive. Visit the individual campuses through he following link.
Hawaii's One-Stop System
Assistance in upgrading the skills of current employees is available through Hawaii’s One-Stop System. Opportunities include both customized training and on-the-job training. Contact the county One-Stop systems at the following Link.
Employment & Training Fund
The ETF was established in 1991 to address the growing need to upgrade the job skills of Hawaii's workforce. The ETF has established two programs to achieve this goal.
The ETF Grant Program (also known as the "macro" program) provides grants for industry specific training where there are critical skill shortages in high growth occupational or industry areas. These funds are used as "seed" money to develop "cutting edge" education and training curricula, program design, and activities where none exist in the state.
The Employer Referral Program (or "micro program") is popular among individual businesses that need to upgrade the job skills of their employees. Training courses available include, but are not limited to: computer, business, management, health, medical training, or soft skills training. For details about the ETF, click on the link below to the program’s web site.