Apprenticeship Expansion (Texas Workforce Commission)

Apprenticeship Expansion (Texas Workforce Commission) is sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). TWC supports the expansion and modernization of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs throughout Texas by engaging industry and workforce intermediaries.

Apprenticeship Initiatives - Texas Workforce Commission Apprenticeship Initiatives Apprenticeship is a type of training that helps people get ready for skilled jobs. In apprenticeship programs, individuals get paid while they work and learn on the job from experienced workers. Individuals also attend job-related classes to learn even more.

These programs usually take about one to five years to complete, following the rules set by the industry. Apprenticeships give individuals an education that is focused on practical skills, which can lead to well-paying jobs. Companies also use these programs to find and keep talented workers with high skills.

Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program Now accepting applications for the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) Grant Program. This funding supports accelerated, industry-aligned training designed to meet Texas’ immediate workforce needs. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review the new TIRA Guide and submit a complete application package.

Healthcare Apprenticeships TWC has allocated $15 million to support the healthcare industry by creating more opportunities for registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to participate in apprenticeships and advance their careers within the state. Funding is sourced through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act federal grant funds and state Disproportionate Share Hospital funding.

Individual awards are capped at $1,000,000 and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the allocated funding has been fully utilized.

To apply, employers must submit the application forms below: Healthcare Initiative Application Guidelines & Funding Form Healthcare Initiative Budget Form Healthcare Initiative Frequently Asked Questions Disproportionate Share Hospital Funding Overview Disproportionate Share Hospitals Qualification List Apprenticeship Tax Refund Pilot Program The Apprenticeship Tax Refund Pilot Program application window has officially ended.

This pilot program will end on December 31, 2026; therefore, TWC is no longer accepting applications for subsequent program years. The Apprenticeship Tax Refund Pilot Program is administered by the TWC and funded through sales and use tax revenues collected by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Tax Code, Chapter 151, Subchapter I Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 839 TWC prepares a report each year to evaluate the effect of the pilot program on the employment and wages of the participating employer’s apprentices.

Apprenticeship Tax Refund Report, 2025 Apprenticeship Tax Refund Report, 2024 Apprenticeship Expansion federal grant funds build on TWC’s previous and ongoing efforts to expand and modernize RA programs by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that utilize RA, and bridge access for underrepresented populations and underserved communities.

Funding will support preparatory instruction classes that consist of instruction lasting six months or less, teaching the basic skills required for an individual to comply with the terms of their apprenticeship agreement.

Eligible grantees include: Local Workforce Development Boards Community and technical colleges Education service centers Independent school districts Eligible grantees can apply for Apprenticeship Expansion funding through a competitive grant opportunity . TWC grants money to support classroom instruction in RA programs.

Apprenticeship programs work with a local education agency (LEA) or their own apprenticeship committee to help manage the funds. The LEA and the apprenticeship committee are the link between the program and TWC. Funding will support the related instruction portion of registered apprenticeship training programs.

The application window begins in May each year with a grant period of September 1 through August 31. For more information, email apprenticeshipinitiatives@twc. texas.

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Public Independent School Districts Apprenticeship Committees Apprenticeship Training Program Planning Estimates Form Apprenticeship Committee Information Form Apprenticeship Committee Financial Management Questionnaire Apprenticeship Training Program Timeline Apprenticeship Training Program Frequently Asked Questions Apprenticeship Training Program is administered by the TWC and funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature.

The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 837 Texas Education Code, Chapter 133 TWC prepares reports on the Apprenticeship Training Program and Active Apprenticeships each Fiscal Year: Apprenticeship Training Program Reports: Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2022–2023 Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2021–2022 Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2020–2021 Active Apprenticeship Program Reports: Report on Available Apprenticeships in Texas Program Year 2026 Report on Available Apprenticeships in Texas Program Year 2025 Report on Available Apprenticeships in Texas Program Year 2024 Transitioning Veterans to Apprenticeship TWC awards funding to nonprofit organizations that provide recruitment and assisted services to facilitate the participation of military veterans and transitioning military service members’ entry into RA programs in Texas.

Eligible applicants can apply for Transitioning Veterans to Apprenticeship funding through a competitive grant opportunity. Funding amount available each fiscal year is $300,000. Individual awards may not exceed $150,000.

Grant period typically lasts 12 months. Transitioning Veterans to Apprenticeship is administered by TWC and funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature.

The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 839 Texas Labor Code, Chapter 302 Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeships TWC provides funding that enables private-sector employers to rapidly deliver short-term, industry-recognized apprenticeship training that meets Texas’ most urgent industrial workforce needs.

This funding responds to acute labor shortages intensified by hurricanes, other natural disasters, and broader labor market disruptions, allowing employers to build specialized, accelerated training pipelines that prepare workers to achieve mid-level skill proficiency and earn industry-recognized credentials in high-demand occupations.

Funding supports core-related technical instruction, on-the-job training, or occupation-specific training, including trainer costs, training materials, delivery methods, and required credentialing exams or testing fees. Training must be completed within six months, followed by a 12-month employment retention period.

The maximum request amount is $1,000,000, and awards are made to as many high-quality projects as possible until funds are fully obligated.

Entities eligible to apply: Trade and industry groups Joint labor-management organizations TIRA Application and Implementation Guide Recognized Occupations List Application for Funding Form Occupation Recognition Request Form Texas Self-Sufficient Wage Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeships are administered by the TWC.

The program is funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature and governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 838 Texas Labor Code, Chapter 302 Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways TWC grants money to support preparatory instruction to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in RA programs.

Quality pre-apprenticeships must have documented partnerships with at least one RA program that allows participants to enter directly into a RA program. Eligible Apprenticeship Committees may apply directly or may designate a community college or independent school district to serve as the fiscal agent on their behalf.

Funding will support preparatory instruction classes that consist of instruction lasting six months or less that teach the basic skills required for an individual to comply with the terms of their apprenticeship agreement. Application window begins in July each year, with a grant period of November 1 through October 31. For more information, email apprenticeshipinitiatives@twc.

texas. gov .

Community colleges (as fiscal agents only) Public independent school districts (as fiscal agents only) Apprenticeship committees Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Planning Estimate Form Apprenticeship Committee Information Form Apprenticeship Committee Financial Management Questionnaire Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Program Timeline Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Frequently Asked Questions Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways is administered by TWC and funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature.

The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 837 Texas Education Code, Chapter 133 Office of Apprenticeship Initiatives Overview apprenticeshipinitiatives@twc. texas. gov