QCTS Partners with Ohio TechCred
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new technology-related skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.
What is a Technology Credential?
A technology-focused credential prioritizes the development of digital skills or STEM-related technical skills for economic productivity.
Examples of technology-focused credentials include those related to software development or utilization, advanced manufacturing and construction technology, data analytics, cyber security, broadband and 5G technology, and other emerging fields.
Credentials on the approved list have been recommended by the Technology Review of Educational Credentials (TECHREC) panel of experts and approved by the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Program Steps
- Identify employee’s technology-related skill needs.
- Partner with QC Training Services by selecting training to match the need.
- Apply to TechCred online.
- Upon approval of TechCred application, enroll employee(s) in the QCTS classes.
- Complete the training.
- Upload proof of credential completion:
- A copy of the credential earned (certificate or certification).
- An itemized invoice which clearly identifies the cost of the credential.
- Proof of payment which may include either a cleared check, a credit card statement, or a bank statement. The document must identify the training provider, the amount paid, and the date paid and must clearly show that the payor is the TechCred Grantee.
- A copy of the TechCred Employment Verification form for each employee included in the request.
- Receive reimbursement from TechCred.
TechCred Credentials Offered through QCTS
- Quality Fundamentals
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Practices and Measurement
- Quality Inspector
- Advanced Quality Practices
- Blueprint Reading
- Inspection Fundamentals
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Introduction to Dimensional Gage Calibration
- Gage Calibration and Minor Repair
- GD&T Fundamentals
- GD&T Advanced
- Measurement and Calibration
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
- Blueprint Reading for Machinists
- Analyzing Quality with Minitab
- Minitab Basics
- Minitab Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Intro to Statistics with Minitab
- Surface Texture
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- PC-DMIS for Vision 101
- CMM Manager Basic
- CMM Manager Intermediate
- MeasureMind 3D
- PC-DMIS for CMM 101
- PC-DMIS for CMM 202
- FaroArm with CAM2 Measure 10
- PC-DMIS for CMM 301
- Zeiss CALYPSO Optical Sensor
- CMM Software
- CMM Operator
- PC-DMIS for CMM 201
- Zeiss Calypso Advanced
- Zeiss Calypso Basic
- Micro-Vu InSpec – Level I
Don’t see your technology-related credential? Employers can request unlisted credentials be added to the eligible list by submitting an application to the TechCred program. Credentials will be reviewed by a panel of experts as each application is reviewed.
Program Parameters
- Employers will need to identify the specific skills needed, as well as the number of employee(s) they need to train.
- To qualify for reimbursement of QCTS training costs, the employer must apply and be approved by the TechCred program.
- Individuals must be Ohio residents with a verifiable Ohio address.
- If approved, the state will reimburse up to $2,000 of training costs per credential upon completion and submission of
- A copy of the credential earned (certificate or certification).
- An itemized invoice which clearly identifies the cost of the credential.
- Proof of payment which may include either a cleared check, a credit card statement, or a bank statement. The document must identify the training provider, the amount paid, and the date paid and must clearly show that the payor is the TechCred Grantee.
- A copy of the TechCred Employment Verification form for each employee included in the request.
- Employers are eligible to receive up to $30,000 per funding round.
- Training must be completed within 12 months of the award date.