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Tech Cred

Upskill your workforce with Ohio TechCred

TechCred is an Ohio program that provides reimbursement to employers for employee training for approved credentials. 
Employers may be awarded up to $1,000 per person, per credential, with a maximum of $30,000 per application period.

How do businesses get started? Here’s how TechCred works:

1. Develop a Training Plan

Employers identify the skills their workforce needs and review the approved credential list to find programs that align.

2. Apply

Employers apply during an open application period.

3. Get Approved

The Ohio Department of Development reviews and awards funding.

4. Provide Training

Employers pay for employees to complete an eligible credential program.

5. Earn

Employees successfully complete training and achieve the approved credential/

6. Submit Reimburse­ment Request

Employers request reimbursement.

Information Required for Applicaiton

Employer Information 

  • Federal Tax ID
  • Employer Name
  • Payee ID Number
  • OH Secretary of State Charter/Entity #
  • Physical Business Address
  • Employer’s Industry
  • Number of FT Employees
  • Employer Website link
  • Employer Contact Information

Credential Information

  • Credential Selected (from approved list)
  • Training Cost (if applicable)
  • Certification Test Cost (if applicable)
  • Total Actual Cost of Credential
  • Name of Training Provider Organization
  • Type of Training Provider
  • Requested Reimbursement Amount

Trainee Information 

  • Number of Prospective W-2 Employees Who Will Earn Each Credential

 

  • Number of Incumbent W-2 Employees Who Will Earn Each Credential