Through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Skills for Small Business program, funding is available to train employees of small businesses (fewer than 100 employees). Training through the Skills for Small Business Program will help increase business competitiveness, upgrades the skills of current employees and prepares newly hired employees for job requirements.
- This program emphasizes new and incumbent employees for small businesses.
- The program funds $1800 per new employee and $900 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.
For more information about the program, or for access to the application contact:
Margarita Burciaga
TWC Skills for Small Business Grant, Program Liaison
Austin Community College
Office (512) 223-1790 ext. 22152
or visit the Skills for Small Business website
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