Fund SOLIDWORKS Training with the Ohio TechCred

Ohio’s TechCred Program provides businesses the chance to increase their current and future employees’ SOLIDWORKS skills with available funding. Businesses who submit successful applications will be reimbursed, up to $2000 per credential, when current or prospective employees complete technology-focused credentials, such as GoEngineer’s SOLIDWORKS Training offerings.

Who is eligible?

Any Ohio registered employer that employs Ohio resident W-2 employees is eligible to receive reimbursement for training costs of current and/or prospective employees.

How can I Leverage the TechCred to Cover SOLIDWORKS Training Expenses?

Companies apply for and receive TechCred funds by following these steps:

1. Determine training needs and request a quote for the total cost.
2. Gather required information for the Ohio TechCred application and submit an appeal to cover the desired courses within an open application period. There are 6 enrollment periods per year. Find the current dates and apply online.
3. Accept OTC Grant within the online portal after the application is approved. This will clearly state the amount of funds that have been approved for reimbursement.
4. Purchase and compete training within 12 months.
5. Submit documentation of training purchase and completion. Once documentation is received, you will receive a reimbursement for the agreed upon amount within 30 days.

The GoEngineer team is well versed in the application process for the Ohio TechCred. Watch the webinar "Demystifying Ohio TechCred" below to gain useful insights into how and when to apply for the grant, what to expect from the reimbursement procedure, and typical timelines.

Free Download: Ohio TechCred Application Checklist

Frequently asked Questions

What is a credential?

“Credentials” is an overarching term that includes both certificates and certifications.

• Certificate: Earned by individuals who successfully complete a training, course, or series of courses.
• Certification: Earned by individuals who pass a standardized assessment that recognizes an individual’s knowledge, skill, or competency in a particular specialty.

What makes a credential Eligible?

Employers applying for TechCred must select which credential their employee is pursuing. To be considered eligible, credentials must meet all three criteria. Eligibility requirements for credentials include:

• They must be industry-recognized.
• They must be technology-focused (as defined below).
• They must be short-term. Credentials must be certificates or certifications able to be completed in less than 12 months or in programs that are fewer than 900 clock hours or thirty (30) credit hours.

What is a Technology Credential?

Technology credentials demonstrate the competencies necessary to succeed in an occupation that utilizes technology to develop, build, and deliver products and services. Technology credentials rely on science, technology, engineering and/or math related education, as well as technical skills, to benefit an employer dependent on the development, deployment, and investment in new and emerging technology, including software development, advanced manufacturing, data analytics, cybersecurity, computer hardware and design, military applications, and other emerging fields.

Credentials on the approved list have been recommended by the Technology Review of Educational Credentials (TECHREC) panel of experts and approved by the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

SOLIDWORKS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS eligible for TechCRED

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. Many of these trainings can be completed online. These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need.

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