The Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT) announced the largest TechCred round to date, with 524 employers awarded funding to upskill employees through 6,747 tech-focused credentials. Manufacturing remains the top industry utilizing the program, marking the highest number of employers awarded and credentials requested in a single funding round since the program’s inception in 2019.

TechCred enables Ohio manufacturers to enhance their workforce’s technology skills, ensuring the sector stays competitive. Employers can receive up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 annually to fund training. In July, Lt. Governor Husted announced that to date, over 100,000 credentials have been awarded through the TechCred program.

The 28th application period opened Sep. 2, 2024, and closes on Sep. 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Learn more or apply at TechCred.Ohio.Gov. 9/12/2024