On September 25, Lt. Governor Jon Husted launched TechCred, a program that connects businesses with the talent they need and gives employees the ability to earn industry-recognized, technology-focused credentials, better preparing them for a job in today’s advanced, technology-infused economy.
Through TechCred, businesses can identify the specific qualifications they need and employees they want to upskill toward a more advanced position. In partnership with a training provider, the employer can apply online at TechCred.Ohio.Gov. The state will reimburse up to $2,000 of training upon completion of a credential.
An initial list of eligible credentials is provided, but employers can request a credential be added to the eligible list by submitting an application for TechCred to be reviewed by a panel of stakeholders.
The current online application period runs October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. TechCred is a competitive, merit-based program.
TechCred fulfills a commitment made by Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted to fund the completion of 10,000 microdegrees each year in order to aid in closing the skills gap for growing technology jobs.
NFIBoffered support of the program in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate on the TechCred Program.
House Bill 2- House Econ Dev – June 5 2019
House Bill 2- House Finance – June 11 2019
House Bill 2- Senate Finance – October 1 2019
