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Skills for Small Business 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 employees. Up to $2 million is available for supporting our state's small employers.
With over 433,000 small businesses in Texas, small employers are a key part of the business community. Small businesses can apply to Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for training provided by a local community college. TWC will process the application and work with colleges to fund the courses.
The business is then able to select the courses to customize training to their needs. This program emphasizes new and incumbent employees for small businesses. The program funds $2000 per new employee and $1000 per incumbent employee.
Funding for training is for full-time employees. All training must be provided by a public community or technical college. Employers must pay the prevailing wage in their local labor markets.
Common training courses include: Customer Services, Quickbooks, CPR, Sales/Marketing. Managers and business owners may be eligible to participate, dependent on job duties. Find out about TWC’s Skills Development program.
Learn about the Self Sufficiency Program. Skills for Success (Soft Skill Training) Pilot program for soft skill training. America’s Small Business Development Centers Skills for Small Business FAQs Workforce Development Employer Engagement and Community Outreach Map Workforce Training Grant Opportunities Skills for Small Business is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The program is governed by the following rules and regulations: Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 20, Chapter 803 Texas Labor Code, Chapter 303
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 100 employees in Texas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,800 per new employee per year Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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