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If your organization would like to become part of Workforce Solutions Vendor Network, you’re in the right place! 

Man writingWe have an open enrollment process for schools and other organizations interested in being in our network of approved vendors.  To view a comprehensive list of services being sought, open thisAdobe Acrobat Icon.

file and to review our set of standards that all vendors must meet in order to be approved, open this Adobe Acrobat Iconfile.

 

How to Become an Approved Basic Skills Vendor

Basic Skills – is adult basic education, parenting classes, English as a Second Language, job readiness and general computer literacy training (ex: Microsoft Office Products).

  1. Read and download the application instructions in Adobe Acrobat Icon.
  2. Download the applicationMicrosoft Word IconAdobe Acrobat Icon. (For each program that you would like to offer Workforce Solutions customers, you will need a separate application)

The application process may take up to 90 days to complete

 
Program changes
It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes about the program OR the organization such as a change in price, contact name, phone number, etc. All changes must be submitted on a Change of Information formAdobe Acrobat Icon.
 
Address Change
A change of address requires re-approval for the vendor and its programs.
 
Application renewal process
All programs and services are approved for one year (1) and a renewal application must be submitted in order to remain part of the Vendor Network. Renewal applications must be submitted thirty days (30) prior to the due date. In other words, if a program's due date is July 1st, the renewal application must be submitted by June 1st. You can check the "due date" of your program or service by looking at Workforce Solutions Vendor Network list of programs and services, just click here.

Program(s) will be removed from Workforce Solutions Vendor Network if a complete, correct application is not submitted thirty days prior to the due date.

 
  • Renewal applications for all organization are due annually December 1.
To submit a renewal application click here for the application in Adobe Acrobat Icon.
 

How to Become an Approved Occupational Skills Training Vendor

 

Occupational Skills Training – Are courses or programs that will prepare an individual to a job specific occupation
(ex: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Plumbers, and Certified Nurse Aide).

 

We use an online, web-based system to process applications from prospective vendor organizations. In order to use this system to create and submit applications for approval, you must first have a Log-on ID and Password

    1. First, we suggest you go to the online application system and read through "Applying for Certification"
      section (click here).
    2. Fill out, print, sign and submit a Provider Assurance Statement (PAS) Form, please click here and read the instructions under the heading “Obtaining Access to Secured Sections of the TPCS site". It usually takes about 1 week to activate your Log-on ID and Password.
    3. After access has been given click here to enter your Log-On ID and Password.
    4. All approved educational and training programs leading to specific occupational or professional degrees or certifications are listed at this web site. When your application has been reviewed and approved, it will be listed here.

    Application Process may take up to 120 days to complete

 

Application renewal process

All programs and services are approved for one year and a renewal application must be submitted in order to remain part of the Provider Network. If you need more information and are interested in submitting a renewal application to provide occupation-skills training, click here.
 

Vendor Complaint Process

In order to provide high quality educational and training services to our customers, Workforce Solutions has in place a Vendor Complaint Process.  Any customer, Workforce Solutions staff, or an interested or affected individual may file a complaint about services received from Workforce Solutions; you can download the Vendor Complaint Process by opening thisAdobe Acrobat Iconfile.
 
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Mailing and Contact Information

All required documentation must be mailed to:

 
Wanda Woodfork
Customer Service Manager
Workforce Solutions Financial Aid Payment Office
P.O. Box 741361
Houston, Texas  77274-1361
713.975.7409 ext. 1017

 

 
 
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