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Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) Grant

Provides Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Grant to support performance-verified apprenticeship grants texas employers target occupations rule revisions.

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The Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) Grant funds private-sector Texas employers to run full-time paid apprenticeship programs in 25 designated target occupations. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job work with classroom instruction. The program was created to address workforce gaps in hurricane-affected areas and broader shortages.

As of May 2026, TIRA is paused — application reviews…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.twc.texas.gov