Funding Opportunities for Employers

High Demand Job Training Program

The High Demand Job Training (HDJT) program supports collaborations between local workforce development boards (Boards) and Type A or Type B economic development corporations (EDCs). Through the HDJT program, Boards partner with local EDCs to use their local economic development sales taxes for high-demand job training and other workforce-related activities. TWC supports these partnerships by providing up to $150,000 as a match to local economic development sales tax funds. Funding comes from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and local sales taxes. High Demand Job Training Program - Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business Program

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees. The program focuses on training new and incumbent workers - up to $2,000 per new hire and up to $1,000 per incumbent worker for tuition and fees in a 12-month period. This program provides training through public community and technical colleges for small employers to train and upskill their employees. A small business with fewer than 100 employees can apply for the grant. Skills for Small Business Program - Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Success

Think of this as an opportunity to help your employees get better at their job! Employers across Texas value workforce readiness skills, more commonly known as “soft skills.” The Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Skills for Success (SFS) Program can help employers by funding workforce training in essential skills such as communication, organization, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, conflict resolution, and time management. Skills for Success - Texas Workforce Commission

ASCEND

The Advancing Skills, Capabilities, and Expertise for New Development (ASCEND) grant helps employers strengthen their talent pipeline by reimbursing training that addresses rapidly evolving skill needs and local workforce conditions. Designed to support high‑demand industries, ASCEND provides financial assistance to businesses that are developing specialized technical skills, implementing advanced manufacturing processes, and addressing critical workforce shortages. By investing in targeted upskilling and reskilling, the ASCEND program empowers employers to build a more resilient, competitive workforce and ensure long‑term growth across key regional industries. ASCEND - Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Industry Partnership Program

The Texas Industry Partnership (TIP) program targets skills gaps and ensures a talent pipeline is available to address regional industry needs. Private employers, corporate foundations, and most 501(C)6 organizations can collaborate with local workforce development boards to apply for funding to support workforce development projects focused on high-demand, target occupations for job training in their communities. The TIP program supports collaborations between Boards and industry partners by leveraging matching contributions of up to $150,000 for workforce-related activities including occupational job training. The program leverages funds from the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA) with industry partner funds. Texas Industry Partnership Program - Texas Workforce Commission