Ohio TechCred Program

What is TechCred?

Ohio’s TechCred Program empowers employers to upskill their current and future workforce for today’s technology-driven economy by providing direct financial assistance for training. This workforce initiative helps employers develop in-demand technical skills, strengthen talent pipelines, and enhance the overall competitiveness of Ohio’s economy. —Source: Ohio TechCred

For more information visit https://development.ohio.gov/business/workforce-development/tech-cred/apply.

Ohio businesses who submit successful applications will be reimbursed up to $1,000 per credential, when current or prospective employees complete eligible technology-focused credentials.

What is the cost?

For credit programs - View the Bursar current fee and tuition schedule here.

Costs for Workforce Development, non-credit programs vary by program. Please contact workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu for pricing of a specific program.

How to Apply for TechCred

Businesses can follow 6 simple steps for taking advantage of the Ohio TechCred program:

Develop Training Plan - Employers identify the skills their workforce needs and review the approved credential list to find programs that align with those needs and business goals
Apply - Employers apply during an open application period
Get Approved - The Ohio Department of Development reviews and awards funding
Provide Training - Employers pay for employees to complete an eligible credential program
Earn - Employees successfully complete training and achieve the approved credential
Submit Reimbursement Request - Employers request reimbursement

Apply to TechCred

Next Application period is from October 1-30, 2026
Up to $30,000 per employer and $1,000 per credential/per person can be reimbursed per funding period.

Employers Contact for Help Applying to TechCred

Sinclair can help your company apply to the TechCred program and get your employees training that qualifies. Sinclair has a number of for-credit academic short-term certificates and non-credit Workforce Development offerings that meet the guidelines for the TechCred program, and will help employers apply for the program.

Workforce Development
Email: workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu
P: 937-252-9787
workforce.sinclair.edu

For the entire approved TechCred credential list, please visit https://development.ohio.gov/business/workforce-development/tech-cred/credentials/credentials. Even if Sinclair is not currently listed as a provider for a specific credential, we may still be able to offer the course for TechCred reimbursement, please reach out to workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu.