Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 794.1 - FIRST-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Section 17-794.1-29 - Vocational educational training (VET)

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-794.1-29

Current through November, 2024

(a) The department may place a participant in VET programs to prepare participants for a specific trade, occupation, or vocation.

(b) VET may include:

(1) Basic and remedial education instruction under the VET if it is part of the VET requirements or curriculum;

(2) Basic education if it is required by the employer prior to the start of employment;

(3) A certificate, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or advanced degree that will increase the participant's employability;

(4) One hour of unsupervised homework time for each hour of classroom time; or

(5) Structured and monitored study sessions.

(c) Vocational educational training shall be administered by education or training organizations, which may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Vocational-technical schools;

(2) Community colleges;

(3) Postsecondary institutions;

(4) Proprietary schools;

(5) Non-profit organizations; and

(6) Secondary schools that offer vocational education.

This may include distance learning opportunities via internet or video conferencing.

(d) The duration of participation in VET programs shall not exceed twelve months with respect to any participant.

(e) VET programs exclude the following educational activities:

(1) Education leading to a high school diploma, even if it includes a vocational track; and

(2) Unsupervised homework time that does not meet the standards defined in paragraph (b)(4).

(f) VET shall be supervised on an on-going basis, no less frequently than daily.

(g) Participants shall make good or satisfactory progress in order for their hours to count as participation.

(h) Appropriate training slots may be purchased for participants, provided funds are available.

(i) The department may pay for costs of child care, transportation, and supportive services for participants in a VET program, provided funds are available.

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