A skilled workforce is critical to the success of every business. Marketable skills also help job seekers improve their employment opportunities. That is why WorkSource funds skills training for hundreds of area job seekers and workers each year.

To provide the business community with the skilled workers they need, WorkSource provides a variety of training opportunities*:

• Occupational skills training for unemployed workers

WorkSource funds training for low-income, laid off workers and other target populations in “targeted occupations” with good earning potential and in growing industries in Travis County. For a complete list of the occupations for which training is available, please click here.

• On-the-job skills training for new hires

To help employers get the skilled workers they need, WorkSource can fund on-the-job training for eligible individuals. The new hires will be trained on job skills determined by the employer while working full-time. Pending eligibility, WorkSource can also reimburse the employers for up to 50 percent of the new hire’s salary for up to six months. Interested employers must commit to hiring and retaining the individuals who successfully complete their training programs.

Your WorkSource contact for On-the-job skills training is:
John Young
Business Services Manager
512-597-7267
john.young@twc.state.tx.us

• Current Worker Training

WorkSource offers funding for current worker training that addresses skills enhancements identified by the employer. Courses can be taught on site or in a classroom. This effective, employer driven training can improve productivity, quality, safety and profitability for the employer; the attained skills can develop career opportunities for employees at various levels to advance in the company or to be eligible for higher wages; the community profits from a successful business with growth potential. Current Worker Training becomes a win-win-win situation for employees, businesses and Travis County citizens. Click the following three links to view and download the:
1) Application Form
2) Attachment B
3) Attachments C-E
4)Outcome Report Form
The Application Form, Attachment B, and Attachments C – E must be completed, signed and three (3) hard copies forwarded to WorkSource to apply for training funds.

Mail copies to:
Donna Crenshaw, Business Development Liaison
6505 Airport Blvd. Suite 101-E
Austin, TX 78752

For questions, contact Donna Crenshaw at: 512.597.7124 or
donna.crenshaw@twc.state.tx.us

For more information about WorkSource’s worker training programs and how your company can benefit, please contact the Business Services Team at (512) 485-3790.

*All training is subject to the availability of funds and eligibility guidelines.