Industry-Driven Skills Training
Working to connect Georgia employers with skilled workers and unlock job opportunities in advanced manufacturing, energy and construction. Find out how your organization can reduce training costs!
Application will open August 18 – September 16, 2026
About the Training Fund
In October 2025, the United States Department of Labor granted the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) $5M for the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant. With this grant, TCSG will reimburse Georgia employers in advanced manufacturing, energy, and construction industries for upskilling new hires and current employees. These training funds will be disbursed during multiple application rounds.
Manufacturing
Energy
Construction
The Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund (IDSTF) is a new initiative intended to support employers in training Georgians in the advanced manufacturing, energy and the construction industry. The federally funded grant program focuses on high-demand and high-wage careers, offering reimbursement for training new hires and upskilling current employees.
How To Get Started
Step 1
Apply Online
Step 2
Partner
Choose your training partner to create a training program
Step 3
Train
New hires and current employees complete training
Step 4
Qualify
Submit required documents
Step 5
Reimburse
Receive reimbursement
Contact Us
Bianca Dickson
Business Services Coordinator
Office of Workforce Development
Cell: 470-390-0027
Email: trainingfund@tcsg.edu
Additional Resources
- Press Release: US Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to 14 States
- Press Release: TCSG Secures $5M to Power Workforce Training
- Sample Training Fund Application
- One-Pager
- Training Budget Template
- Policy Manual
- Sample Application
- Watch the webinar to learn more
- Webinar PowerPoint
- Frequently Asked Questions
Stay Informed
Sign up for email updates on the Industry Skills Training Fund Program to stay informed about application deadlines, program changes, and other key info.