Upskill Texas provides grants from $150,000 to $500,000 to Texas private businesses with 100+ employees for 100% technical training of current employees. It supports businesses expanding operations, retooling, or undergoing organizational changes to avert layoffs. Employers must provide a 50% match and employees trained must have six months tenure. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligible applicants are private Texas businesses with 100 or more employees providing a 50% employer match. Employees trained must have worked at least six months, with most in a group meeting this tenure. Designees like colleges or workforce boards may apply.