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Will colleges be provided documentation regarding this initiative to distribute to the appropriate departments within their institution’s college?
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Can colleges receive a list of small businesses to recruit?
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How is the program marketed to the small businesses of Texas?
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How are the Local Workforce Development Boards (Boards) involved?
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If an individual is approved for training while employed by “Business A,” but then goes to work for “Business B” while in the middle of the course, will the individual be allowed to complete the course?
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What if a trainee does not complete the course either by not going to class or by dropping out?
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How will contracts between TWC and colleges be managed?
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How will colleges work together when a requested course is not offered at the college in the area where the business is located, but at a neighboring college?
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Is it possible for the college to group employees according to start time for reporting purposes, so that they can be treated as a cohort despite the variety of courses in which their employees are enrolled and for the number of different companies that a
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When will the colleges know a business is requesting training?
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How does the contracting process work with the colleges?
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What happens when administrative monies go to a department other than Continuing Education or contract training?
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If a business wants a new employee to take a course that requires a prerequisite, who will be responsible for paying the difference if the combined cost of the courses is over $1,800?
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Will this program pay for courses that last more than 12 months, including prerequisite courses?
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What will not be funded under this program?
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What is the reimbursement rate, and what does it cover?
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Can a training course that was customized for another business and is not listed in a catalog be funded?
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If a business requests a course that the college offers but is not in the catalog, will it be considered for funding?
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Are third-party training vendors allowed to participate in this initiative?
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Is the business required to list job postings in Work in Texas?
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Will the Local Workforce Development Board be made aware of a business’ Skills for Small Business award?
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What is the deadline for submitting an application for training under Skills for Small Business?
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What if a business requests a training course the college does not offer?
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What types of businesses are eligible to participate in this program?
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I am a small business owner; do I qualify for training funds?
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Is there someone available to help a business fill out the application form?
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Are only full-time employees eligible training participants or will part-time employees be able to participate as well?
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Can a new employee take more than one course in a 12-month period if the total cost of those courses does not exceed the $1,800 limit covered under this program?
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Are there restrictions on companies who are affiliated with corporations?
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Is there a minimum or maximum number of employees that a business must have participating in training?