Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 13 - FINANCIAL PLANNING
Subchapter N - TEXAS RESKILLING AND UPSKILLING THROUGH EDUCATION (TRUE) GRANT PROGRAM
Section 13.406 - Review Criteria

(1) Projects that lead to postsecondary industry certifications or other workforce credentials required for high-demand occupations;

(2) Projects that are developed and provided in consultation with employers who are hiring in high-demand occupations;

(3) Projects that create pathways to employment for students and learners;

(4) Projects with at least one eligible entity located in each region of the state to the extent practicable;

(5) Projects that ensure that each training program matches regional workforce needs, are supported by a labor market analysis of job postings and employers hiring roles with the skills developed by the program; and do not duplicate existing program offerings except as necessary to accommodate regional demand; and

(6) The evaluation of the application by three or more selected reviewers as determined by THECB staff.

(1) Represent a consortium of lower-division institutions of higher education;

(2) Prioritize training to displaced workers;

(3) Offer affordable training programs to students; or

(4) Partner with local chambers of commerce, trade associations, economic development corporations, and local workforce boards to analyze job postings and identify employers hiring roles with the skills developed by the training programs.