New Funding Round for TechCred Begins in January

Ohio employers looking to upskill their workforce can begin applying for the next round of TechCred beginning Monday, Jan. 3. The application period will remain open until Monday, Jan. 31 (3 p.m. deadline).

Utilize this OMA guidance document to learn about TechCred and how to apply. A couple of rule changes have been made to the program. (See the bolded bullets in the OMA’s document.)

Since the launch of TechCred in late 2019, 1,615 employers have been approved for reimbursement, supporting 32,269 tech-focused credentials for employees. At last check, manufacturers — including smaller businesses — accounted for roughly half of all approved applications.12/9/2021