What is TechCred?
No matter your industry, technology is shaping the future of work. Keeping your workforce up to date with the latest skills is essential to staying competitive in today’s evolving economy.
Ohio’s TechCred program offers businesses the opportunity to upskill current or future employees, helping them earn industry-recognized credentials that lead to better jobs and stronger teams.
If your business needs skilled labor, The Phoenix Group provides TechCred-approved training programs to certify your workforce.

What is TechCred?
TechCred reimburses businesses up to $2,000 per student for training in over 20,000 technology-focused credentials.
To qualify, credentials must be:
- Short-term (less than one year to complete)
- Technology-focused
- Industry-recognized
TechCred Credentials Offered by The Phoenix Group
The Phoenix Group provides certification for the following approved TechCred credentials:
- Manufacturing Works Apprenticeship – Tool & Die Maker
- Bench Work
- Carbon and Alloy Steel Materials
- Cold Forming
- Die Design
- Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Die Maintenance Apprenticeship – Year 1
- Die Maintenance Apprenticeship – Year 2
- Formability
- Metalforming Press Operator
- Punch and Die Operations
- Sheet Metal Forming
- Stamping Operations
- Tool and Die Making
- Toolmaker Apprenticeship
- Transfer and Progressive Dies
For details on course offerings, contact our team.
Earn Up to $2,000 Per Student
Hiring skilled workers can be expensive. TechCred helps employers build their top tech talent from within while covering up to $2,000 per student and up to $30,000 per funding round.
TechCred reimburses businesses up to $2,000 per student for training in over 20,000 technology-focused credentials.
To qualify, credentials must be:
- Short-term (less than one year to complete)
- Technology-focused
- Industry-recognized
How to Apply for TechCred
- Identify skill gaps and eligible employees
- Partner with an approved education or training provider
- Apply online
- Enroll employees in the selected credential programs
- Submit proof of credential completion
- Receive reimbursement for qualified training
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Find out more about how The Phoenix Group can help you leverage TechCred to strengthen your workforce.