Employment & Training Fund (ETF)
About ETF
The ETF Program has been very successful over the years. From its inception in 1991 ETF has helped employers train over thousands workers to learn invaluable new skills for their jobs. With these new skills, employees are now able to better perform in their jobs and seek out increased pay or promotions.
Apply for Employment & Training Fund (ETF)
Discount for Electrical Technology Program courses – up to $400 discount per course
Following are the steps to apply for ETF funding:
1. Complete an ETF application form for EACH EMPLOYEE with employer signatures required on page 1 and page 2, Section I and IV (pls ask employer not to sign vendor part):
https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/files/2012/12/ETF-FORM-January-2017-FINAL.pdf
The course details to complete the form:
Section 1:
Training Vendor: UH Maui College Location: Kahului, HI
FOR JOURNEY WORKER ELECTRICIAN (240 hour, year-long program)
Course No. & Section: TRAD8910-042
Course Title: Electrical Technology Program – Journey Worker Electrician (EJ)
Class dates: January 27 – December 9, 2021
Total Tuition: $3,595
DLIR costs: $400
Employer costs: $400
Excess balance: $2795
FOR MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN (80 hour, 4-month long program)
Course No. & Section: TRAD8940-020
Course Title: Electrical Technology Program – Journey Worker Electrician (EJ)
Class dates: January 27 – May 11, 2021
Total Tuition: $1,695
DLIR costs: $400
Employer costs: $400
Excess balance: $895
2. Fax the completed form to Workforce Development at 808-984-2090 OR scan and email it to: Stephanie.Rickard@hawaii.gov
3. The form must be received at least 10 business days prior to the first day of class. The Workforce Development office will review the submitted application forms, and they will then send their approval to UHMC. UHMC will then contact the employer for payment prior to registration.
Please contact ELWD Operations Desk at uhmcelwd@hawaii.edu with any questions, or phone 808-984-3231.