A Pipeline Built for Performance
In Delaware, workforce development is not just about finding people; it’s about building them. We view talent as a supply chain, and we have built a collaborative system that links education, industry, and government to ensure you have the skills you need to compete.
Whether you need to upskill your current team, hire new graduates, or train apprentices, our ecosystem offers reimbursable grants and custom curriculum to lower your training costs and accelerate productivity.
Training Support by the Numbers
Partners
Tech Credential
for New Hires
Funding Per Round
Training Grants & Reimbursements
We put money back in your pocket for investing in your people. Our team connects you directly with these funding streams.
Ohio
TechCred
Technology moves fast—we help your team keep up. This program reimburses employers up to $2,000 per credential when current or new employees complete eligible technology-focused training. You can apply for up to $30,000 per funding round to upskill your entire workforce.
Incumbent Worker Training Grant
Retain your best people by helping them grow. Administered by OhioMeansJobs Delaware County, this grant provides up to 50% reimbursement for the cost of training your existing employees, helping you close skill gaps without losing talent.
On-The-Job Training (OJT)
Hiring someone who needs a little ramp-up time? The OJT program offers up to 50% wage reimbursement during the training period for new hires. This mitigates the cost of bringing on new talent while they learn your specific systems.
Our Education Ecosystem
We don’t just funding training; we deliver it. Our education partners work hand-in-hand with employers to design custom programs.
Delaware Area Career Center (DACC)
The region’s premier provider of career and technical education, adult education and high school programs in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and IT, creating a direct pipeline of certified, job-ready workers.
Columbus State (Delaware Campus)
This community college is a a leader in workforce alignment. Through the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), they provide expert consulting and training specifically for manufacturers.
Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)
A top-tier liberal arts university providing critical thinkers and leaders. Their Delaware Entrepreneurial Center connects businesses with student talent and faculty expertise.
Internship & Pipeline Programs
Build your future workforce today by connecting with students before they graduate.
MEP High School Internship Program Manufacturing is high-tech, and we help you prove it to the next generation. This program offers wage reimbursement to help manufacturers hire high school interns, giving students real-world experience and giving you a head start on recruitment.
Ohio Export Internship Program Looking to go global? This program connects companies with students trained in export fundamentals. It provides a 50% reimbursement for intern wages, allowing you to expand your international reach cost-effectively.
College & High School Tech Internships To support our growing tech sector, the state offers funding to offset the cost of hiring interns in technology roles, cultivating a future tech talent pipeline right here in Delaware.
Build Your Team
Don’t navigate the workforce landscape alone. Contact us to get connected with OhioMeansJobs Delaware County and our education partners to start building your custom talent strategy.