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Self Sufficiency Fund

The program aims to offer training opportunities in various Industry Clusters for TANF recipients and at-risk individuals, enabling them to gain skills, certifications, and secure full-time employment. Eligible applicants and recipients include nonprofit organizations and technical colleges, while eligible participants range from TANF recipients to low-income individuals. The program involves curriculum development, workforce needs identification, and job placement assistance in sectors like Aerospace, Energy, and Information Technology. Partnerships with training providers and business entities are encouraged for effective implementation. Grant funding details include a cost of $2,100 per trainee, with a maximum grant amount of $500,000 for a 12-month term, allowing administrative costs related to training. Contact Texas Workforce Commission for more information.

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Self Sufficiency Fund

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  1. Self Sufficiency Fund

  2. Purpose andGoal Provide training opportunities in targeted Industry Clusters primarily for adult recipients ofTemporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)as well as thoseindividuals at-risk of becoming dependent on publicassistance. The goal is to help participants receive occupational skills and industry recognized certifications leading to full-time employment which allows them to become and remain independent of publicassistance.

  3. Eligible Applicants & GrantRecipients • Nonprofit 501(c)(3)Community-Based Organizations • Public community or technicalcolleges • Texas Engineering Extension Service(TEEX) • State ExtensionService • Trade Unions

  4. EligibleParticipants • Adult recipients of Temporary Assistance forNeedy Families (TANF) • Individuals who are at-risk of becoming dependent on public assistance • SNAP household with dependent children • TANF applicants referred to a WIOA • Individuals earning less than $37k/yearly witha • dependent child (custodial ornon-custodial)

  5. Applicants role and responsibilities • Develops curriculum and trainingplan • Collaborates with local WorkforceBoards • Coordinates and deliverstraining • Identifies industries workforce needs • Provides job placement assistance toparticipants

  6. Targeted IndustryClusters • Advanced Technologies andManufacturing • Aerospace andDefense • Biotechnology and LifeSciences • Construction, Logistics andTransportation • Information and Computer Technology • Petroleum Refining and ChemicalProducts • Energy

  7. PARTNERSHIPS

  8. Eligible TrainingProviders • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community-Based Organizations • Public community or technicalcolleges • Texas Engineering Extension Service(TEEX) • State ExtensionServices

  9. BusinessPartners • Private for profit business, privatenon-profit • hospitals • Provide a letter ofsupport (company’s letterhead) • Identify the number of jobopenings for occupations included in project • Identify type of certifications accepted • Receive support of applicant entering into the grant

  10. Workforce Boards / SolutionsOffices • Determine traineeeligibility • Providereferrals • Assist with pre-screening and recruitment • Leverage resources by providing support to participants andgrantee

  11. Texas WorkforceCommission • Project Developmentconsist of: • Assistingapplicants throughout the development and applicationprocess • Connecting employers with applicants and Workforce Solutionspartners • Providing technical assistance andguidance • Conducting preliminary reviews ofproposals

  12. 12 FUNDING &SUPPORT SERVICES

  13. Grant funding Information • Target cost per trainee$2,100 • Applicant may receive up to$500,000 • Grant term is12-months • 10% allowable for administrative cost related to directtraining

  14. Allowable Costs and SupportServices • Curriculum development, tuition and certification fees, instructorwages • Training materials and consumablesupplies • Support services to assistparticipants • (ex: bus passes, gas cards, work clothing andjob readiness training) • Leveraging other resources provided by project partners

  15. Contactus: Texas WorkforceCommission Office of EmployerInitiatives 877.463.1777 Self Sufficiency Fund at http://www.twc.state.tx.us\partners\self- sufficiency-fund-training-providers

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