Texas community resource
Skills for Small Business Program
Texas Workforce Commission
College-delivered training funding for new and incumbent full-time employees of qualifying small businesses.
How to get help
Email the program to request assistance with the employer interest form. The small business completes the interest form and online application identifying its training needs and courses; TWC reviews the request and coordinates with the training institution. Applications should be submitted at least two weeks and no more than six weeks before training, and within 90 days of the course start date.
Who this service helps
Private for-profit and private nonprofit standalone businesses with 1 through 99 employees companywide may apply. Training is for full-time, permanent employees paid the applicable prevailing wage; self-employed individuals are not eligible. Managers and W-2 business owners may qualify depending on duties and other criteria.
Where this service is available
Service area: Texas statewide, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties within the Central Texas assignment.
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Cost / fees
The program funds up to $2,000 in course tuition for each eligible new employee and up to $1,000 for each eligible incumbent employee during a 12-month period. The business is responsible for costs not covered by the grant.
About this service
Skills for Small Business helps businesses with fewer than 100 employees obtain job-related training through participating public community or technical colleges, TEEX, or TEES. Businesses select eligible courses that address operational and employee skill needs.
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