Husted announces TechCred results for July

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Thursday announced the results of the July round of TechCred, in which 430 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,961 tech-focused credentials.

The program helps businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees. Businesses of all sizes, from any industry, are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year. Some of the top industries awarded during this round include Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation and Warehousing Services.

“Not everyone thinks of construction when they think of technology, but every industry is impacted by how technology is changing the way we work,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Through this round of TechCred, we had an increase of construction companies apply to upskill or reskill their employees, demonstrating the need for new skills in the industry. I look forward to seeing this trend continue throughout the state and in other industries.”

The current, and 22nd, application period for Ohio employers opened Sept. 1, 2023 and will close Sept. 29, 2023 at 3 p.m. Apply now at TechCred.Ohio.Gov.

“Programs like TechCred are one of the reasons that Ohio has the most filled jobs in state history,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “We’re not just creating jobs, but ensuring that Ohioans have the skills they need to retain them.”

“July’s TechCred numbers demonstrate that this program keeps growing to meet our state’s workforce needs, and Ohio’s jobs economy keeps getting stronger as well,” said Chancellor Randy Gardner of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Individuals and training providers interested in learning more about the program can visit TechCred.Ohio.Gov.