Texas community resource
Upskill Texas
Texas Workforce Commission
Matching grants for qualified large Texas employers to provide technical training to current employees.
How to get help
Request application materials by completing and submitting the Upskill Interest Form linked from the official program page. Applications are evaluated in the order received, and incomplete applications are returned.
Who this service helps
Private businesses must have at least 100 employees located in Texas and provide a 50-percent employer match. Trainees generally must have worked for the employer for at least six months; for group training, most employees in the group must meet that tenure requirement.
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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Location and contact
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Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
Projects must range from $150,000 to $500,000. Up to $3,000 is available per trainee, and employers must provide a 50-percent match, which may include trainee wages and benefits.
About this service
Upskill Texas funds 100-percent technical training for employers expanding or retooling operations, introducing new products or services, or making organizational changes that could avert layoffs.
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