Sector Partnership 

Texas UpSkill + LAC

Bring This Training to Your Center

Powered Training. Funded Growth. Workforce-Ready Results.

Texas UpSkill is a statewide initiative designed to support employers in closing workforce gaps by offering grant-funded training programs in high-demand industries. At the intersection of this initiative is Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC)—a trusted workforce training partner that delivers industry-aligned telecom education at scale.

Together, we help Texas employers access UpSkill training funds, design customized learning paths, and prepare their teams for the future of broadband infrastructure.

Workforce Training Industry Partnership

What the Texas UpSkill Partnership Offers Employers

  • Access to Multiple Grant Funding Streams: Leverage Texas UpSkill, Skills Development Fund, and Texas Talent Connection grants to offset training costs by up to 100%
  • Customized Technical Training in:
    • Fiber Optic Deployment & Splicing
    • Wireless Tower & DAS Systems
    • Underground Infrastructure Installation
    • Data Center Operations & Field Service
  • Turnkey Apprenticeship Integration: Pre-approved for Registered Apprenticeship pathways
  • Credentialed Talent Pipelines: Fully trained, certified graduates ready to onboard

Supporting Texas's Workforce Innovation Strategy

Texas UpSkill's mission is to equip Texans for resilient, future-ready careers, while supporting businesses with scalable talent solutions. Learning Alliance Corporation supports this mission through:

  • Training-to-Employment Pipelines aligned with BEAD and broadband deployment funding
  • Support for rural, suburban, and urban workforce needs
  • Public-private partnership alignment with colleges, workforce boards, and government agencies
Partnership Process

How It Works

  1. We Help You Apply: Our team helps employers navigate and apply for Texas UpSkill and SDF grants
  2. We Deliver the Training: LAC provides all equipment, instruction, certifications, and tracking
  3. You Get Results: Credentialed employees, career advancement, and long-term workforce ROI

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Texas UpSkill is More Than a Funding Program

"It's a pathway to sustainable workforce solutions. LAC is proud to be the implementation arm for employers ready to grow." — Fred Arnold, Executive Director, Learning Alliance Corporation