Skills Development Fund
For employers with more than 100 employees, customized training provided on site at the company's location is available at no cost through the Skills Development Fund program. Texas' premier job-training program provides opportunities for Texas businesses and workers to improve skills, expand employment and increase wages. The Texas Workforce Commission administers the program. Success is achieved through collaboration among businesses, public community and technical colleges, Workforce Development Boards and economic development partners.
More information about the Skills Development Fund can be found here.
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