Self Sufficiency Fund - Program Overview
The Self Sufficiency Fund provides training grants for industry recognized certificates and credentials that lead to permanent full-time employment.
Customers
The Self Sufficiency Fund program assists adult recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and individuals earning less than $37,000 annually with a dependent child (custodial or noncustodial) or an individual at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance.
Partnering with local community or technical colleges or Community-based organizations 501(c)(3), Texas Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) or trade unions can apply to TWC for funding.
About the Program
- Training must lead to an acceptable industry-recognized certificate or credential
- Training must be provided within the Governor’s six targeted industry clusters: Advanced Technologies and Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Biotechnology and Life Science, Information and Computer Technology, Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products and Energy
- Training must focus on core, ancillary or support occupations that establishes a career path toward higher-level occupations
- Applicants may receive up to $500,000 for projects
- Target cost is $2100 per trainee
- Funding may include tuition, training materials, certification fees, books and consumable supplies
- Typical contract training period is up to 12 months
- Letters of support from local businesses are required to indicate job-skills training offered in the project
- Job placement for participants may be with any employer
- Strong collaboration with the Workforce Development Boards and Workforce Solutions Offices to assist with identifying eligible participants
TWC’s Office of Employer Initiative Outreach & Project Development Team provides assistance with the Self-Sufficiency Fund projects by:
- Assistance with the development of a quality proposal
- Conduct preliminary reviews of draft proposals prior to submission
- Provide technical assistance and guidance throughout the application process
Authority & Funding
The Self Sufficiency program is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, in partnership with public community and technical colleges, a higher education extension service, and community-based organizations, and is governed by the following rules and regulations:
Texas Workforce Commission
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/programs/self-sufficiency-fund-program-overviewCategory: TX State Programs, Workforce
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