Overview
The High Demand Job Training (HDJT) program supports collaborations between local workforce development boards (Boards) and Type A or Type B economic development corporations (EDCs).
Through the HDJT program, Boards partner with local EDCs to use their local economic development sales taxes for high-demand job training and other workforce-related activities. TWC supports these partnerships by providing up to $150,000 as a match to local economic development sales tax funds.
Program Details
- Training must focus on the target industry sectors as determined by the Governor's Office (link below) or the high demand occupations as designated by the local workforce development board. Those can be found on the individual Boards websites.
WIOA funds up to $150,000 and the EDC matches this amount dollar per dollar.
- Allowable WIOA funds activities include:
participant recruitment
skills assessment
job search skills improvement
equipment
- training and mentoring
- support services
- Allowable use of Leveraged Funds can support training or training-related costs. Examples of training-related costs include:
Instructor salaries
Supplies
Tuition for training
Minor renovations
- Assistance with transportation
- Assistance with educational testing
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, and certifications
- Payment for a capital project regarding a training facility
- Outreach Activities
How to Apply
Organizations interested in partnering for a grant should fill out the HDJT Application form in the Resources section below. Once completed and signed, please send the application to your Outreach Team member.
Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Board is encouraged to submit an application by June 1st to be considered for that fiscal year.
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