Roadmap 4 Innovation (R4I) has been awarded Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding to help qualifying California manufacturers invest in workforce development. Through this program, eligible companies may be able to offset the cost of customized employee training designed to strengthen skills, improve productivity, and support long-term business growth.
The Employment Training Panel (ETP) is one of California's premier workforce development programs, providing funding to help employers strengthen the skills of their workforce. The program supports training that helps businesses remain competitive while promoting employee retention, productivity, and career advancement.
Many California employers already contribute to ETP through payroll taxes, yet many are unaware that funding may be available to help offset employee training costs.
Training can be customized to meet your company’s needs and delivered onsite or virtually, with flexible scheduling to minimize operational disruption. Whether your goal is to strengthen frontline skills, prepare future leaders, improve productivity, or support workforce retention, ETP funding may help make training more affordable.
Training May Include Topics Such As...
Strengthen leadership capabilities and prepare employees for future growth.
Improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Build technical capabilities that support today's manufacturing environment.
ETP funding can help manufacturers invest in the skills and capabilities needed to remain competitive in today's evolving manufacturing landscape.
Manufacturers commonly use ETP funding to:
✔ Develop frontline employees
✔ Prepare future leaders
✔ Support knowledge transfer
✔ Improve operational performance
✔ Implement new technologies
✔ Strengthen employee retention
Have questions? Explore our FAQs to learn more about the program.
Eligibility depends on several factors, including your company and workforce. In general, ETP funding is intended for California employers that contribute to the Employment Training Panel through payroll taxes and meet program requirements.
R4I can help determine whether your company and proposed training may qualify.
Training is customized based on your organization's needs and may include topics such as:
Training can be delivered:
Scheduling is flexible to help minimize disruption to your operations.
Funding varies based on your organization's training plan, eligibility, and ETP program guidelines. During your no-cost eligibility review, our team can discuss your workforce development goals and determine what opportunities may be available.
Contact Roadmap 4 Innovation to schedule a no-cost eligibility review. Our team will learn about your business, discuss your workforce development goals, and help determine whether ETP funding may be available for your organization.
Phone: (310) 263-3060
Email: info@roadmap4innovation.com
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553 North Pacific Coast Highway,
Suite B-333
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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