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TechCred

Employer-funded credentials — up to $2,000 reimbursed per credential through Ohio's TechCred program.

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce for a technology-infused economy. Employers who apply and are approved are reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential when current or prospective employees complete eligible technology-focused training at Penta.

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Employee upskilling through a TechCred credential at Penta Career Center

Length

Must be completed within 12 months of the award

Format

In-person

Tuition

Employer-reimbursed (up to $2,000 per credential)

Courses in this program

Start where you fit and stack your way up.

Auto Maintenance & Light Repair

Automotive maintenance and light-repair training.

Credential: ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1)

Intro to HVAC

The fundamentals of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Credential: EPA Section 608 Technician

Dental Assisting

Chairside clinical skills for a dental office.

Credential: Dental Assisting

Precision Machining / CNC Programming

Precision machining and CNC programming.

Credential: CNC Machining

Intro to Welding

Entry-level welding fundamentals.

Credential: Introductory Welding & SMAW Basic

Intermediate Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Welding at the intermediate level.

Credential: SMAW I

Advanced Welding

Advanced welding, including MIG.

Credential: Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)

What you'll learn

Up to $2,000 reimbursed per credential
Up to $30,000 per employer, per funding round
Technology-focused, industry-recognized credentials
Complete training within 12 months of the award

What you'll earn

Industry-recognized, technology-focused credential

Before you enroll

An employer partners with Penta and applies online
Individuals must be Ohio residents with a verifiable Ohio address
The employer identifies the qualifications needed and the employees to upskill

Where it can take you

Upskilled, credentialed employeesA stronger talent pipeline for your business

Full program details

What is TechCred?

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. Ohio's TechCred Program gives employers the chance to upskill current and future employees.

Employers who submit successful applications are reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential when current or prospective employees complete eligible technology-focused credentials.

Eligibility

Employers identify the specific, technology-centric qualifications they need, and the number of employees they want to upskill.
To qualify for reimbursement, the employer partners with a training provider (Penta) and applies online. Individuals must be Ohio residents with a verifiable Ohio address.
Reimbursements are up to $2,000 per credential; employers are eligible for up to $30,000 per funding round.
Training must be completed within 12 months of the award date.

Apply

An initial list of eligible credentials is available, along with program guidelines and eligibility criteria. Employers may request that a credential be added to the eligibility list. Contact Penta's Adult Education office to get started.