Businesses have access to a range of state and regional programs designed to support hiring, training, and upskilling efforts. Whether you're a small business or a large employer, these resources can help you train new employees, enhance the skills of your current staff, and build a more competitive workforce.
Customized Training Opportunities
- Partner with Higher Education
Collaborate with local public community or technical colleges to create tailored training programs that meet your specific business needs. - Skills Development Fund
Offers funding for customized training projects that help Texas businesses upskill their workforce and remain competitive. - Skills for Small Business
Designed for businesses with fewer than 100 employees.- Up to $1,800 per new employee
- Up to $900 per incumbent employee
- Training must be provided by a public community or technical college
- Employees must be full-time and paid the local prevailing wage
- Common courses: Customer Service, QuickBooks, CPR, Sales & Marketing
- Business owners and managers may be eligible based on job duties
Targeted Workforce Initiatives
- Self-Sufficiency Fund
Provides customized job training for individuals receiving public assistance or earning $37,000 or less annually, helping them gain skills for self-sustaining employment. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. - Texas Industry Partnership (TIP) Program
Supports collaboration between workforce boards and industry partners through matching contributions. Funding must support WIOA activities and target one of the priority industries:- Advanced Manufacturing
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences
- Energy
- Food and Livestock Products
- Hospitality, Tourism and Culture
- Information Technology
- Petroleum Refining & Chemicals
- Professional Services and Corporate Operations
- Rare Earth Elements and Mineral Mining
- Transportation and Logistics
Additional Training & Development Options
- Work Experience Program
Serve as a worksite and provide interns with hands-on, on-the-job training. - Adult Education & Literacy Program
Through Angelina College and Region 5 Education Service Center, the Adult Education & Literacy Program provides English language, math, reading, and writing instruction to help your employees acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. - Registered Apprenticeship Program
Industry-driven and nationally recognized, apprenticeships combine paid work experience with classroom instruction and result in portable credentials.
