RFA 32026-00172 - RFA 32026-00172 Supporting Career Shifters

AI Summary

Texas Workforce Commission offers $1,000,000 in WIOA funds for career exploration initiatives to support career shifters into high demand occupations. Only Texas Local Workforce Development Boards are eligible to apply. Key dates: open May 5, 2026; questions due May 14, 2026; close June 23, 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 234803
Type / RFx: RFI
Status: Open
Level: local
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: June 23, 2026
NAICS Code: 624310 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Texas Workforce Commission
State: Texas
Agency: Texas Workforce Commission

Description

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has authorized the use of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to develop career exploration initiatives serving participants who want to shift careers to a Targeted or High Demand Occupation.Eligible Applicants under this Application are the Texas Local Workforce Development Boards. Applicants, that are not a Texas Local Workforce Development Board will be disqualified and will not be evaluated.

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	May 5th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	May 14th 2026, 4:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jun 23rd 2026, 10:00 AM CDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
Form A Core Application_signed	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Form A Core Application	File Type: Word (.doc, .docx)	Multiple	Required
Form B Budget Workbook	File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx)	Multiple	Required
Form C General Terms and Conditions Exceptions	File Type: Word (.doc, .docx)	Multiple	Optional
Did the Authorized Representative sign the certifications in Form A, Core Application?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
June 23, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

career exploration workforce development career shift support workforce innovation and opportunity act local workforce development boards career training services

Frequently asked questions

SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.