March 31 Deadline for ApprenticeOhio, TechCred

Manufacturers with apprentices have until Friday, March 31 to apply for training reimbursement grants through ApprenticeOhio. Eligible manufacturers can be reimbursed up to $2,500 per apprentice (for up to 10 apprentices) to help cover training and tool expenses. OMA Connections Partner William Vaughan has more details.

Also, applications for the current round of TechCred are due by 3 p.m. March 31. Employers can receive up to $30,000 per round ($180,000 a year) to upskill employees. OMA Connections Partner HBK has published this insight.

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted reported this week that as many as 4,237 workers will receive technology-related credentials under TechCred’s January 2023 funding round. 3/21/2023