Ohio TechCred
Ohio Department of Development
What is this?
Reimburses employers up to $2,000 per credential earned by an employee. Covers 1,000+ approved tech/credential programs.
Am I eligible?
Ohio employers (including for-profit, non-profit, and public-sector). The employer applies on behalf of current or prospective employees pursuing approved short-term, industry-recognized credentials (~12 months or less).
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Up to $2,000 per credential, max $30,000 per employer per round
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Employers submit applications during the periodic application rounds at techcred.ohio.gov.
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