To ensure employers have the skilled workforce they need; the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has made available $6 million for qualified employers to provide technical training to their current employees. This initiative provides crucial funding for Texas businesses looking to enhance their workforce’s skills and remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving economy.
Upskill Texas offers financial support to employers that are:
- Expanding their operations
- Retooling their processes
- Introducing new services or product lines
- Experiencing organizational structure changes that could avert layoffs
Funding is made available through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act federal grant funds. To be eligible, businesses must have 100 or more employees located in Texas and provide a 50% employer match, which can include trainee wages and benefits. Eligible entities include private employers, nonprofits, or public healthcare organizations.
Employers may appoint a designee for the grant, including community or technical colleges, third-party trainers, or workforce development boards.
Projects must range from $150,000 to $500,000. Up to $3,000 is available per trainee, and the training must be 100% technical.
How To Apply
Important Application Information:
** The deadline for Upskill Texas applications is June 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CT). Applications will be evaluated in the order they are received, and funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, but incomplete applications will be returned.
Print and complete the Upskill Texas Application. Scan your completed form and email it to UpskillTexas@twc.texas.gov.
After completing the application, please submit Detail Budget Form and Course Description Form to UpskillTexas@twc.texas.gov. If applicant is designee, an Attachment A must be submitted per each employer represented.
For more information on the application process, please reach out to one of our regional business liaisons. They will provide guidance and technical support if you would like to apply.