LIMA, Ohio, June 10, 2020 – With the recent announcement by Lt. Governor, Jon Husted regarding the extension of the TechCred program, Rhodes State is pleased to announce that the College is strategically equipped and situated to meet the upskill training and credentialing needs of employers across the region. Employers, who submit their number of needed, credentialed employees to the state, can apply by June 30 to have those current and incoming employees trained at Rhodes State College (RSC).
The College offers certificates that qualify for the TechCred program in the following areas: Manufacturing Technology, IoT and Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Robotics/Automation, Business Technology, and Construction Technology. Reimbursement of up to $2000 per employee or $30,000 per funding period is available to employers once training is completed.
Rhodes State is committed to meeting the needs of industry and business as the region navigates a new economic reality. The College is working diligently to stay up-to-date and ready to support the changing needs of Ohio employers and workers. Accordingly, RSC can help employers with the following changes, announced by the Lt. Governor, to the TechCred program:
Working with the State of Ohio and industry and business in the region, Rhodes State College serves as a training partner. Right in their backyard, employers have access to numerous short-term, technology-focused, and industry-recognized credentials that qualify for funding through Ohio’s TechCred program and can lead to growth and productivity. To learn more about the TechCred program at Rhodes State, visit RhodesState.edu/TechCred or contact Tammy Eilerman at eilerman.t@RhodesState.edu.