Texas Workforce Commission Offers Programs and Funding For Self-Sufficiency

Syretta AventAugust 20, 2015

The state of Texas offers a variance of beneficial programs and an abundance of ancillary funding accessible to individuals and businesses, alike. There is a myriad of resources available, and specifically allocated to education, training, and the economic development of Texas residents. Though many people may be unaware of the gratis financial resources offered through the state, a simple computer search, or trip to the local library will provide a wealth of information for those in search of state-funded higher learning in regard to trade schools, colleges, and skills training.

The Self Sufficiency program, endowed through the Texas Workforce Commission provides grants to community and technical colleges, as well as community-based organizations, in effort to sanction customized job training programs. This program is a conglomerate endeavor; developed in cooperation with employers to aid low-income individuals, and those receiving public assistance achieve self-sufficiency and gain independence.

From the Texas Workforce Commission Self-Sufficiency webpage:

The Self Sufficiency program assists:

Businesses, by designing, financing and implementing customized job training programs for the creation of new jobs and/or the retraining of existing workforce

Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or a parent, including a noncustodial parent whose annual wages are at or below $37,000, to obtain training, get jobs and become independent of government financial assistance

Self Sufficiency Fund Business Partnership

Additionally, participating businesses and trade unions are sponsored by the Self-Sufficiency Fund to materialize customized job-training projects for new and current employees. The grants pay for training programs tailored to meet the needs of business partners. Businesses may submit proposals to be considered for the Self-Sufficiency program year round, as there is no yearly deadline.

Grant eligibility is open to public community colleges, public technical colleges, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, a state extension service, and private, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) community-based organizations.

For more information on the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Self-Sufficiency program, visit: Texas Workforce Commission Self Sufficiency Program Overview