Employer Driven Technical Training - Upskill Texas

Employers may appoint a designee for the grant, including community or technical colleges, third-party trainers, or workforce development boards. Projects can range from $150,000 to $500,000.

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications for the Upskill Texas grant program. This technical training initiative provides crucial funding for Texas businesses looking to enhance their workforce's skills and remain competitive in today's rapidly evolving economy.

Upskill Texas offers financial support to employers that are:
 

• Expanding their operations
• Retooling their processes
• Introducing new services or product lines
• Experiencing organizational structure changes that could avert layoffs

Through Upskill Texas, employers may be reimbursed up to $3,000 per trainee for 100% technical training. The majority of the trainees must have been employed by the business for at least six months. To be eligible, businesses must have 100 or more employees located in Texas and provide a 50% employer match, which can include trainee wages and benefits. Eligible entities include private, for-profit and private, and non-profit businesses. Employers may appoint a designee for the grant, including community or technical colleges, third-party trainers, or workforce development boards. Projects can range from $150,000 to $500,000.