The Skills for Success program funds up to $2,000 per employee for essential workforce training. HiTek Tech helps you access it — at no cost to you.
What's covered: Digital literacy, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, time management — the foundational skills every business needs.
Your cost: $0. The state pays. Your only investment is the time your employees spend training.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Business type | Any private employer in Texas. No size minimum. |
| Location | Anywhere in Texas — including DeSoto, Oak Cliff, Cedar Hill, Dallas. Statewide. |
| Employees | Full-time paid employees. They must be paid while training and meet prevailing wage for their role in your workforce board area. |
| Training topics | Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, conflict resolution, time management, office management, leadership, computer software skills. |
| How many employees? | No stated per-business cap. The program has a fixed fund pool, so apply early. |
This is a rolling-enrollment program funded from the Skills Development Fund. No deadline, no grant cycle, no waiting for a decision window. But the fund pool is finite. First in, first served.
Better-trained teams perform better, retain longer, and grow faster. This is a no-risk way to invest in your people.
HiTek Tech walks you through the TWC application, answers your questions, and connects you with TSTC. No charge for the help.
Manasseh Lee — HiTek Tech, DeSoto TX
HiTek Tech offers AI training the TSTC program doesn't cover.
The Skills for Success program builds foundational skills. But if your team needs to actually use AI — ChatGPT, prompt engineering, automation, workflow optimization — that's our lane.
AI Employee Pilot — $25 for 7 days
Hands-on AI training for your team. Prompt engineering, automation, real tools they can use Monday morning. No state funding involved — just results.
→ Scales to $97/month Starter or $397/month Full depending on team size and depth of training.
Bottom line: Use the TWC program for foundational workforce skills through TSTC. Come to HiTek Tech for AI-specific training your team needs to compete in 2026 and beyond. Both options available — no conflict, just coverage.
The Texas Workforce Commission's Skills for Success program allocates funds from the Skills Development Fund to help private employers upskill their workforce. Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is the authorized training provider. HiTek Tech helps businesses in the DFW Southern Sector navigate the application process and connect with TSTC.
For program questions or to apply directly: Contact TWC Business Services at 877-463-1777 or skillsforsuccess@twc.texas.gov. For schedule questions: Contact TSTC at acceleratedtraining@tstc.edu.
Application form: TWC PowerForm
"Employers across Texas value workforce readiness skills, more commonly known as 'soft skills.' The Texas Workforce Commission's Skills for Success Program can help employers by funding workforce training in essential skills such as communication, organization, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy, conflict resolution, and time management." — Texas Workforce Commission
HiTek Tech is an AI consulting firm serving the DFW Southern Sector. HiTek Tech is not a TWC contractor or TSTC affiliate. We assist businesses with the TWC application process and offer separate paid AI training services. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request.