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

Incumbent Worker Training Grant

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) is committed to increasing access to training and bolstering the skill levels of the regional workforce. The Incumbent Workforce Training Grant is designed to help businesses pay for training for their full-time employees and is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This grant is mutually beneficial for both employers and employees, with employees achieving higher skill levels and employers increasing their competitiveness with a well-trained workforce.

WSNCT will accept applications up to $100,000 for funding throughout the year and make awards based on funding availability. All applications must be submitted electronically using the application link below. For more information, please contact our designated WSNCT staff for assistance.

Jennifer Hartmann, Program Manager, Special Projects
Silvia Zamora, Business Account Liaison

Application Information and Living Wage by County

Incumbent Worker Training Grant Application

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 $1,800 per new hire and up to $900 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

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

Upskill Texas Healthcare

TWC invites organizations with 100 or more employees to apply for funds for training in patient care occupations. This includes publicly funded healthcare employers. To be eligible, employees must have worked for the employer for six months or more. A group of employees may receive the training if most of them worked for the employer for more than six months. Funding is available through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act federal grant funds. Individual awards will range from $150,000-$500,000. Employers must provide at least 50% of the training costs, which can include trainee wages.  Upskill Texas - Texas Workforce Commission