Certifications and TechCred

Employers: Sign up for the Ohio TechCred program

Follow these steps. 

1. Identify your business needs and the potential employee skills needed
2. Select the Rhodes State short-term certificate, course, or course-of-study that meets your employee’s needs
3. Apply online to Ohio TechCred.
4. Enroll your employee in Rhodes State's program
5. Upload proof of credential completion at Rhodes State
6. Receive reimbursement

Contact Barb Brdicka at (419) 995-8426 or Brdicka.B@rhodesstate.edu for assistance with the steps in the process.

TechCred Reimbursement Request Update

Effective March 1, 2023, the following information will be required for all TechCred reimbursement requests:

• A copy of the credential earned (certificate or certification).
• An itemized invoice which clearly identifies the cost of the credential.
• Proof of payment which may include either a cleared check, a credit card statement, or a bank statement. The document must identify the training provider, the amount paid, and the date paid and must clearly show that the payor is the TechCred Grantee.
• A copy of the TechCred Employment Verification form for each employee included in the request.

Rhodes State TechCred Course and Course-of-study Offerings

Rhodes State College has a number of for-credit academic short-term certificates as well as non-credit Workforce Development offerings that meet the guidelines for the TechCred program. Questions related to these program offerings, please contact Barb Brdicka at (419) 995-8426 or Brdicka.B@rhodesstate.edu.