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Workforce Development & Work-Based Learning
TechCred
Upskill your workforce with Ohio’s TechCred program.
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Brandi Olberding
Assistant Dean of Workforce Development & Work-Based Learning
Email
937.381.1533
What is TechCred?
No matter your industry, technology is having an impact on the future of your business and the nature of your work. Ohio’s TechCred program gives businesses the chance to upskill current or future employees to help them qualify for a better job in today’s tech-infused economy. The Ohio TechCred program funds up to 20,000 technology-focused creditentials.
With Edison State as a training partner, employers will have access to numerous short-term, technology-focused and industry recognized credentials which qualify for funding by Ohio’s TechCred program. In fact, employers can be reimbursed by up to $2,000* in training costs once the employee has successfully completed a credential.
*$2,000 per employee, up to $30,000 total available per funding period.
What is a credential?
credential credits
Edison State offers numerous certificates that qualify for the TechCred program in the areas of
Apprenticeships
Business Technology
Customized Training
Healthcare Technology
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Manufacturing
Robotics/Automation
Explore our list of offerings.
Expand the menu below to review our complete list of offerings covered by the TechCred program. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us. We work closely with employers to develop and provide in-demand training. Certificates completed through Ohio’s TechCred program also set participants on a direct path to complete an associate degree at a later date.
Adobe Creative Suite*
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
AutoCAD 1-Basic 2D
Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Sold Modeling*
Basic Robotic Programming
Computer Networking Technology*
Electrical Maintenance
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree*
Help Desk Certificate*
Industrial Machine Wiring
Industrial Maintenance–Industrial Electrical Controls Fundamentals
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship–Year 2
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship–Year 4
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
Introduction to Manual Machining
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2019/Office 365 Series*
Introduction to Solid Works
Introductory Welding
Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing Works Apprenticeship–Tool & Die Maker–Year 2
Manufacturing Works Apprenticeship–Tool & Die Maker–Year 4
Mechanical Systems
Microsoft Access 2016–Part 1*
Microsoft Access 2019–Level 3*
Microsoft Access 2019–Part 2*
Microsoft Office*
Network Administration*
PLC Programming
Robotics & Automation Technology
Programmable Logic Controllers 2
Web Design Fundamentals*
Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting
Advanced GD&T
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365*
AutoCAD: Fundamentals
Basic Electricity
Cybersecurity*
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventative Maintenance
Electronic Engineering Technology
Geometric Dimensioning & Tensioning (GDST)
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Industrial Maintenance–Fluid Power & Electrical with PLCs
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship–Year 1
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship–Year 3
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365*
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365*
Introduction to Robotics
Introduction to SQL Databases*
Maintenance Fundamentals
Manufacturing Works Apprenticeship–Tool & Die Maker–Year 1
Manufacturing Works Apprenticeship–Tool & Die Maker–Year 3
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Microsoft Access 2016–Part 2*
Microsoft Access 2019–Part 1*
Microsoft Excel (All Versions)*
Network Administrator*
Programmable Logic Controllers
*Classes are 100% online.
How to get started.
EMPLOYERS Follow these 6 simple steps to enroll in the TechCred program.
- Identify skill needs and employees
- Select Edison State qualifying certificate
- Apply online to TechCred
- Enroll employees in the program
- Upload proof of Edison State credential completion
- Receive reimbursement
Ready to begin?
EMPLOYERS Begin the TechCred application process via the link below.
