Ohio TechCred Steps

1. Our Official Business Verification Data

• Legal Entity Name: The Loving Marketers

• Physical Business Address: 5080 Buffalo Run, Westerville, OH 43081

• Ohio Secretary of State Entity Number: 5528952

• Contact Information: Katherine Hemmings, hi@lovingmarketers.com, 614-636-3081.

2. Our TechCred Training & Certifications Eligibility

• Technology-Focused: Prioritizes digital skills, software utilization, data analytics, cyber security, or advanced automation.

• Short-Term: Must be completed in less than 12 months (fewer than 900 clock hours or 30 credit hours).

• Industry-Recognized and Accredited with an Approved Agency: Certifications are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and ApprenticeOhio. 

3. Employee to be Trained Eligibility Requirements

1. Tax Classification

Must be a W-2 employee at the time of the reimbursement request.

2. Residency

Must be an Ohio resident with a verifiable Ohio address.

3.  State Reporting

Must be registered and reported to the Ohio Unemployment Insurance Office through the Department of Job and Family Services.

4. TechCred Application Summary:  https://techcred.ohio.gov/apply

1. Identify Skills & Quantify Roles: 

Pre-Application

Identify the total number of current or prospective W-2 employees you plan to upskill.

2. Submit the Online Application: 

TechCred Application Window

Log into the Ohio TechCred portal using your OH|ID. Enter your Federal Tax ID, Ohio Charter Number, and your State of Ohio Payee ID. Select "credential not listed" from the list as the certifications are new this year, enter the certificate names, and submit.

3. Receive Award & Start Training: 

Within 2 Months

Wait for the official legal grant agreement approval. Training must start on or after the first day of the month immediately following the application period and must be completed within one year.

   -Course paid for and taken- 

4. Gather Compliance Documentation: 

Post-Training

Collect a copy of the completed certificate or certification. The name on the credential must match the approved application exactly. Secure an itemized invoice detailing the per-person cost.

5. Provide Proof of Payment:

 Compliance Check

Compile your financial records. The state requires a cleared check, credit card statement, or bank statement showing the training provider, amount paid, and date paid. Note: Receipts or $0.00 balance invoices do not qualify as proof.

6. Request Reimbursement:

Final Step

Upload all documentation as a single PDF file through the TechCred reimbursement portal. You can receive up to $2,000 per completed certificate, with a maximum cap of $30,000 per application period.