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In 1991, the State Legislature established the ETF program to address the growing need to upgrade the job skills of Hawaii's workforce. The ETF program was created as part of a national movement that swept the country in the nineteen-eighties. Our nation's leaders, particularly at state and local levels, were concerned about the United States workforce's ability to compete in the international economic arena.Investing in human capital to improve productivity and the nation's quality of goods and services became a top priority.
There are two ways to access ETF:
- 1) ETF Grant ("macro") program, or
- 2) ETF Employer Referral ("micro") program.
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 and program design and activities where none exist in the state. WDD/ETF solicits grant proposals on an ongoing basis. For information on eligibility requirements, or to pick up a macro application, contact the ETF Administration Office at (808) 586-8818.
The Employer Referral ("micro") program is most popular among individual businesses that need to upgrade the job skills of their employees. Training courses that are available include, but not limited to: computer, business, management, health, medical training, or soft skills training. Access the links below to review the list of ETF approved vendors. Enrollment forms for training have been revised. To apply for ETF assistance, double-click the link below
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