Now Offered Fully Online - HR Bootcamp: Building a Foundation in HR!

Due to numerous requests from those unable to attend HR Bootcamp in person, we are excited to host a fully online Bootcamp in September 2025!

The HR Bootcamp series provides an introduction to learning fundamental HR concepts to help attendees successfully start a career as an HR professional in Hawaii.

These courses are designed for new HR professionals with little or no HR experience, or for professionals new to HR. Attendees will learn HR fundamentals in a supportive, cohort environment and have an opportunity to build professional relationships with other "new to HR" professionals.

Description for the 4 Courses in this Series:

Day 1

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Welcome to the HR Bootcamp series! In this course, we will cover the fundamental aspects of key employment and wage & hour laws, including non-discrimination laws, Title VII protections, disability laws, and wage & hour regulations.

Day 2

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

This course will dive into the hiring process, covering everything from creating job descriptions and job postings to recruiting, interviewing, and crafting offer letters. Additionally, we'll explore effective onboarding strategies and review common employee benefits.

Day 3

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of employee leave laws, including FMLA, HFLL, USERRA, and other types of employee leave, which provides you with the essential knowledge to manage employee leave and benefits effectively. We’ll also provide guidance regarding performance management, performance improvement plans, and discipline to set you up for success in managing employees. 

Day 4

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Welcome to the final day of your HR Bootcamp series! This course offers an overview of dealing with employee complaints,  explains the process of conducting employee investigations, addresses employee separations, explores how HR professionals play a key role in shaping the workplace to become an “employer of choice,” and shares insight into the potential uses of AI in HR.

Registration details below.  Registration will be limited to the first 60 applicants.

Trainers

	Brooke Tongg Associate General Counsel
	Amy Hudson Senior HR Consultant
	Megan Jorah Senior HR Consultant
	Stacey Hiramoto Senior HR Consultant
	Sonia Harrison HR Consultant

Details:

Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. via Zoom
We will send you Zoom links and handouts a few days before each session.

APPLY FOR ETF: 

Important Notice: ETF Subsidy Application Deadline Has Passed.

Thank you for your interest in HR Bootcamp: Building a Foundation in HR. Please note that the deadline to apply for the State of Hawaii Employment & Training Fund (ETF) subsidy has passed as of Aug. 21, 2025. While ETF funds are no longer available for this series, you are still welcome to register and attend at the regular rate.

We encourage you to complete your registration and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at registrars@hecouncil.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshops!

For more information on the ETF application process, please visit our ETF page.
HEC Members: $250 ($125 with ETF)
Non Members: $500 ($250 with ETF)

*Space is limited to the first 60 applicants.
*This series is only offered as complete series of 4 courses.  

Note: If your ETF is not approved by the State ETF Office before Sept. 4, 2025, you will be required to pay the remaining 50% of the course fee before taking the course.

We encourage you to complete your registration and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at registrars@hecouncil.org.

Cancellation and Class Switching Policy 

Cancellations must be made 7 days before the class date to receive a refund.  

No Shows on the day of the workshop cannot be rescheduled or refunded. 

Please register online below. To pay by invoice, contact: registrars@hecouncil.org.