Accredited Institutions*
Must be accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. “Candidate” status is not a basis for approval as accredited.
Non-accredited Institutions*
Employers for a Registered Apprenticeship
Includes theoretical instruction as well as training on-the-job. Programs must meet the Department of Labor’s apprenticeship standards.
Employers for On-the-Job Training
Requires a minimum of six months, but not more than 24 months of supervised training on-the-job.
Please contact us at 1-877-898-3833 or by e-mail at education.approvals@tvc.texas.gov to obtain the appropriate approval application packet.
*Please note that non-public (private, profit, or non-profit) schools requesting approval for programs not leading to a standard college degree must have operated as an educational institution for a minimum of two years to be considered for approval to train veterans. Student enrollment records must be provided to verify the two-year period of operation. [Reference 38 CFR 21.42511]