After 15 years of teaching AutoCAD we know how to do it
right. Experienced instructors, small classes, the right facility,
and quality courseware-at a reasonable price.
The SPEC Systems Training Center can provide you and
your staff with the skills you need to succeed in an increasingly computerized world.
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If you have special training needs beyond our standard
offerings, give us a call. We'd be happy to put together a curriculum tailored to your
requirements. Courses are offered during working hours, weekday evenings, and Saturdays.
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ETF
Funding
In 1991 the Hawai'i State
Legislature established the Employment and Training Fund (ETF), which is
funded by an employment and training fund assessment and administered by
the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR). The ETF program
serves the training needs of the business community by simultaneously
addressing economic development and workforce development, which is
critical to the State's continued growth and economic viability.
The purpose of the ETF program is to "assist
employers and workers through innovative programs to include, but not be
limited to, business-specific training, upgrading training, new
occupational skills, management skills, and support services to improve
the long-term employ-ability of Hawai'i's people."
The key to a successful training program is the
integration of many types of training that are directly linked to a
business' strategic goals and capacity building initiatives. Training is
a key aspect in the performance of a business' ability to compete
successfully in the global marketplace, while addressing the skill
development needs for the existing workforce.
ETF has evolved to serve the training needs of Hawai'i
small business community, which are not being met by other resources.
For most small companies, costs to develop and implement a training
program specific to a company's needs are prohibitive. In Hawai'i, 98%
of businesses employ fewer than 100 employees, with 87% having fewer
than 20 employees. By aggregating the support and demand, the business
community can successfully develop viable training resources.
The overall mission of the program is to provide
assistance and resources that make it possible for businesses to
identify and utilize training as a tool toward achieving their business
goals.
Examples of training activities that have been funded
with ETF funds to assist businesses stay competitive are: supervisory
training, management training, customer service training, and marketing
strategy. Many businesses have also been assisted with upgrading the
skills of their employees on various computer software programs in order
to keep their businesses and employees up-to-date and competitive in the
labor market.
If you are currently employed, you may be eligible for
ETF assistance. To learn more about the ETF, call the office nearest you
or visit its web site at:
http://www.dlir.state.hi.us
Honolulu Office: 586-8703/8713/8715
Kaneohe Office: 233-3707
Kapolei Office: 692-7634/7635
Click here for an ETF
application form in PDF format
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