Over the next two years local businesses will have access to more than $470,000 in employee training funds, thanks to a new California Employment Training Panel contract secured by the College of the Canyons Employee Training Institute (ETI).

Specifically, this contract will provide funds to train as many as 580 workers while providing skills in a variety of areas including: computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM), continuous process improvement, manufacturing, management, language and math skills, and other skills needed by local enterprises in order to remain globally competitive.

All training is based on the specific needs of participating employers, and is conducted either at the company’s worksite or at a College of the Canyons training facility.

“With the approval of this latest Employment Training Panel contract College of the Canyons will be able to quickly respond to the dynamic employment training needs of our entire region,” said Dr. Bruce Getzan, College of the Canyons dean of economic development.

ETI has been providing customized training to businesses since 1989 and has greatly expanded its ability to create economic and workforce development programs over the past 19 years. This new Employment Training Panel contract is the ninth such contract secured by the college since 1997.

“Our unique partnerships with industry helps the college anticipate workforce training demands and leverage the resources needed to meet the economic development goals of our community,” added Getzan. “We value the support of local business leaders who look to College of the Canyons to be their provider of choice for workforce development programs. Strong industry partnerships are the foundation of Employment Training Panel contracts.”

In fact, the college has already begun utilizing this new funding by offering a range of available courses including advanced MasterCam and supervisory skills, said ETI director Kristen Houser.

While the Employment Training Panel maintains specific eligibility criteria, which governs participation in this program, College of the Canyons’ ETI staff are available to help local companies ascertain their eligibility status in and receive employee-training services. For more information about the Employment Training Panel programs available at College of the Canyons please contact Kristin Houser at (661) 362-3245.

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