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The Skills Development Fund is for businesses who want to train new workers or upgrade the skills of existing workers. Public community colleges, technical colleges, workforce boards, or Texas A&M Extension Services (TEEX) may apply. The goal of the program is to upgrade the skill levels and wages of the Texas workforce. 

What We Do

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Education & Training

Services

Train Your Workforce

Learn how to help your employees improve their skills! You can offer training opportunities like apprenticeships. 

Workforce Solutions Office

In Texas, there are 28 Local Workforce Development Boards (Boards) that operate more than 170 local Workforce Solutions Offices.

Community College Partner

The mission of the Coordinating Board is to serve as a resource, partner, and advocate for Texas higher education.

Skills for Success (Soft Skill Training)

Texas Workforce Commission has a new grant program being piloted by Texas State Technical College for training on job readiness...

Resources
SDF Overview
SDF Frequently Asked Questions
Workforce Development Employer Engagement and Community Outreach Map
Workforce Training Grant Opportunities

Program Details

Eligible SDF applicants include:

  • Public community and technical colleges
  • The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
  • Community-based organizations in partnership with a community or technical college or TEEX
  • Workforce Development Boards

Businesses (in partnership with an eligible applicant) can receive up to $500,000 to meet their customized training needs. For a consortium of more than one business, the total grant amount can increase. The average per-trainee cost is $2,000, and the trainees must be full-time, W-2 employees. TWC accepts project proposal submissions throughout the year. Each grant typically lasts 12 months.

Skills Development is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program is funded by appropriations from the Texas Legislature.

The program is governed by the following rules and regulations:

How To Apply

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. 

Employer Engagement and Community Outreach Team

Our team of highly skilled professionals is here to help you develop projects and proposals.

Our Business Liaisons are available to work with employers, colleges, local workforce development boards, economic development partners, and business partners to ensure employers get the training their businesses need. They also serve as a guide to other TWC services, helping businesses make the connections they need to maximize their workforce.

For more information on how to utilize SDF training, please reach out to the business liaison in your region.

Reports

TWC prepares Skills Development Fund reports each Fiscal Year. Please visit our Agency Reports page to view those.

Additional Resources
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TWC Business Outreach
877-463-1777
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TWC Main Office Address

101 E 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778
United States