TechCred’s September application now open: State of Ohio program helps businesses upskill employees
A new TechCred application round is now open.
This latest round of the state program that helps businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees is open through September 30th.
Businesses interested in applying can visit TechCred.Ohio.Gov.
The State of Ohio’s TechCred program provides funding to businesses of all sizes and from any industry eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year to upskill employees.
This July was the the 27th round of TechCred and 524 employers were approved for funding. That created the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 6,747 tech-focused credentials. Since the program’s launch, over 100,000 credentials have been awarded as part of the program.
According to the state's announcement, AI was one of the top industries awarded during the latest July round, with 1,061 credentials awarded. The technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and can often be done online.
Training for the January application may start on or after December 1, 2023 and must be completed within 12 months from the award date.
Upcoming 2024 application periods are as follow:
January 2 - 31 (closed)
March 1- 29 (closed)
May 1 - 31 (closed)
July 1 - 31 (closed)
September 2 - 30 (open)
November 1 – 29
Learn more about how TechCred can help your business by visiting techcred.ohio.gov.
What they’re saying
“This round marks the largest number of employers awarded and the highest amount of credentials requested since the program's inception in 2019. The TechCred program continues to reach new milestones, proving the need for strong tech talent and training opportunities like this that help Ohioans and Ohio businesses across our state.”
- Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted
“We’re committed to equipping the next generation of the workforce with the skills they need to not only get started in a great career, but to thrive in one. Through the TechCred program, we’re making sure employers have the resources they need to train and retain workers and shining a spotlight on what makes Ohio the heart of opportunity.”
- Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development
“We reached the 100,000-credential milestone in the spring with the TechCred program, and it just continues to grow with this latest achievement. Setting a single-round record for employers and credentials shows the continued education that TechCred provides is crucial to Ohio’s strong economy.”
- Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey