Digital Workforce Academy Inc. Receives $302,633 Self Sufficiency Fund Grant
Date: March 15, 2019
Media Contact: Lisa Givens
Phone: 512-463-8556
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Digital Workforce Academy Inc. a $302,633 Self Sufficiency Fund training grant to help 150 individuals transition into the workforce. The grant will help provide job training skills for occupations such as pipefitting and carpentry. Grant funding from the Self Sufficiency Fund will assist in developing the technical education and learning environment that will lead to industry recognized certificates and credentials.
“Our economy is only as strong as the opportunities presented to our most at-risk Texans,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Robert Thomas. “With this Self Sufficiency grant, Digital Workforce Academy Inc. will empower Southeast Texas students to develop the tools they need to enjoy life-long careers and financial stability.”
The Self Sufficiency Fund provides funding to eligible training providers including nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations, Texas public community or technical colleges or the Texas Engineering Extension Service. The Self Sufficiency Fund pays for curriculum development, instructor fees and certifications, training materials, certain work-related expenses for trainees and some training equipment for targeted industry clusters. In fiscal year 2018, the Self Sufficiency Fund grant program awarded over $1.9 million dollars to train 919 Texans.
A team of experts from TWC’s Office of Employer Initiatives provides technical assistance at no charge to help streamline Self Sufficiency Fund project development. The Outreach and Project Development Consultants work directly with grant applicants and training providers, Workforce Development Boards and economic development partners throughout the development of the project to ensure that participants receive specific, customized training that is required for occupations. For more information, contact the Outreach and Project Development Consultants at 877-463-1777, customizedtraining.solutions@twc.texas.gov or locate resources on the TWC’s Self Sufficiency Fund webpage.
Digital Workforce Academy Inc. contact: Founder, Digital Workforce Academy Melvin White, mwhite@mrswmanagement.com or 512-791-6166
Photos from the event can be downloaded from our Flickr page.
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