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High Demand Job Training (HDJT) program is sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission. The HDJT program supports collaborations between local workforce development boards and Type A or Type B economic development corporations (EDCs). Boards partner with local EDCs to use their local economic development sales taxes for high-demand job training and other workforce-related activities, with TWC providing matching funds.
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High Demand Job Training Program - Texas Workforce Commission 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.
Training must focus on the target industry sectors as determined by the Governor's Office (link below) or the high demand occupations as designated by the local workforce development board. Those can be found on the individual Boards websites. WIOA funds up to $150,000 and the EDC matches this amount dollar per dollar.
Allowable WIOA funds activities include: job search skills improvement Allowable use of Leveraged Funds can support training or training-related costs.
Examples of training-related costs include: Assistance with transportation Assistance with educational testing Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities Payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, and certifications Payment for a capital project regarding a training facility Organizations interested in partnering for a grant should fill out the HDJT Application form in the Resources section below.
Once completed and signed, please send the application to your Outreach Team member . Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant Presentation Information Documents Find materials for grant awardees to plan a grant presentation.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local workforce development boards in collaboration with Type A or Type B economic development corporations. Funding comes from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and local sales taxes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 (matching funds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
High Demand Job Training (HDJT) program is funded by Texas Workforce Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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