TX Skills for Small Business (SSB)

Administered by Texas Workforce Commission · twc.texas.gov

Texas Skills for Small Business reimburses training costs at community/technical colleges for small TX businesses — one of the most generous workforce training subsidies in the nation.

Eligibility requirements

✓TX small business (100 or fewer employees)
✓Partnering with a TX community or technical college
✓Training new or existing workers

Insider tip

SSB reimburses up to $1,800 per new hire trained at community college. Hire first, enroll them in a relevant certificate program, then get reimbursed — it's that simple.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at twc.texas.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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