The Texas Workforce Commission's Skills Development Fund and other customized training programs provide grants to Texas employers for developing specialized workforce training. These grants cover the costs of curriculum development, instructor fees, training materials, and equipment for training programs tailored to specific employer needs.
Skills Development Fund
The Skills Development Fund is Texas's primary customized training grant program. It provides grants to community and technical colleges to develop and deliver training programs designed in partnership with employer applicants. The employer identifies the training needs, and the college partner develops and delivers the curriculum.
Key Features
- Grant amounts: Vary based on training scope and number of trainees
- Eligible costs: Curriculum development, instructor fees, training materials, and equipment
- Application: Joint application by employer and community/technical college partner
- Training delivery: May be delivered at the college, employer site, or other locations
Other Customized Training Programs
Beyond the Skills Development Fund, Texas employers may access customized training through WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs, Texas Workforce Commission Self-Sufficiency Fund for small employers, and sector-specific training partnerships coordinated through local Workforce Solutions boards.
How to Access Customized Training
Contact your nearest community or technical college's workforce development office to discuss Skills Development Fund partnership opportunities. Your local Workforce Solutions board can also identify other customized training resources available in your region.
Find More Programs for Your Business
The Customized Training Grants for Texas Employers is just one of many programs that Texas businesses may be eligible for. Federal, state, and local governments offer a range of grants, tax credits, loans, and incentives.
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