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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 more than 3. 5 million 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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses with fewer than 100 employees that need to enhance their workforce capabilities. Training must be directly tied to business operations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 per new hire, up to $1,000 per existing employee per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Texas Skills for Small Business is funded by Texas Workforce Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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