Collin College will again offer its Leadership Development Series in 2026. The program has been refined from six sessions to five, and Collin College has confirmed that the series is eligible for the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills for Small Business (SSB) grant for qualifying companies.
Registration Now Open
To support eligible businesses in applying for SSB funding, the registration link and program details are provided below. Leadership Essentials for Business Success – Collin College - Click the plus (+) symbol on the registration page to expand and view full course details.
If you have already applied for Skills for Small Business funding, you do not need to register through this link. Once your application is approved, the Texas Workforce Commission will enroll the employee in the course.
Skills for Small Business (SSB) Grant
Businesses with fewer than 100 employees may use the SSB program to fully fund the cost of this training. The State requires applications to be submitted 5 to 6 weeks before the course begins, so early submission is strongly recommended.
If an employer applies for SSB funding, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will complete the course enrollment after the application is approved.
Business Qualifications
Fewer than 100 employees
Must be a tax-paying entity
Must be located in Collin or Rockwall County
Must apply through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills for Small Business Program 5 to 6 weeks before the course begins
Employee Qualifications
Full-time employee
Paid at least 25 percent of the prevailing wage for the position
Must provide required personal and demographic information to the State of Texas as part of the grant process
If approved, the employee will be enrolled in the program by the TWC grants team
Program Details
Leadership Essentials for Business Success – Five-Part Series
Location: Collin College, McKinney Campus
Dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cost: $495
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2026
Workshop Topics
Navigating the Leadership Role
Communication and Conflict Management
Managing Performance and Goal Setting
Managing from the Middle
Building and Leading Strong Teams
For questions about eligibility, grant timing, or participation, please contact Angel Wygant at the Wylie EDC at 972-442-7901.
