The Self Sufficiency Fund provides training grants for industry recognized certificates and credentials that lead to permanent full-time employment.
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The Self Sufficiency Fund provides training grants to community-based organizations 501(c )(3) and public community and technical colleges who delivers occupational training that must lead to an acceptable industry recognized certification for adult recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or individuals who are At-Risk of becoming dependent on public assistance and individuals earning less than $37,000 annually with a dependent child (custodial or non-custodial).
TWC’s Outreach and Employer Initiatives division assists with the Self-Sufficiency Fund projects by:
The Self Sufficiency program is administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, in partnership with public community and technical colleges, a higher education extension service, and community-based organizations, and is governed by the following rules and regulations: