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Value Statement for ETPL Approval
Program Value Statement
The AI Capability Specialist Certificate represents a strategic investment in regional workforce development that delivers maximum value to WIOA participants through intensive training, premium AI tools, guaranteed employer pathways, and continued support until employment.
Strategic Workforce Investment
The $8,000 program cost represents exceptional value when considering the complete package delivered to participants. Unlike traditional programs that end at certificate completion, this program continues supporting participants — at no additional cost — until they secure employment. This employment-focused model maximizes the return on workforce investment dollars.
Comprehensive Value Package
Participants receive far more than 24 hours of instruction:
Intensive 24-Hour Credential
$2,400Concentrated, high-impact training designed for maximum skill acquisition in minimal time
Premium AI Tool Suite
$1,800Access to industry-standard AI platforms including Replit, Nano Banana, VEO 3, and Kling — tools that would cost participants hundreds per month individually
BrandVoice Employment Pipeline
$1,500Guaranteed interview pathway with a growing AI technology company, eliminating the uncertainty of job search
Free Additional Training
$1,500Continued skill development through Level 2-4 training at no extra cost until employment is secured
Complete Career Services
$800Resume development, interview preparation, and job placement support until hired
Direct Workforce Alignment
This program targets high-demand occupations identified in regional and state labor market analyses. Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232) remain among the most sought-after technical positions across Texas, with the integration of AI tools into business operations creating additional demand for workers who can bridge traditional IT support and emerging AI capabilities. Our curriculum was developed through direct consultation with BrandVoice, ensuring graduates possess the specific competencies employers need today.
Guaranteed Employment Pipeline
Unlike programs that leave graduates to navigate the job market independently, the AI Capability Specialist Certificate includes a formal partnership with BrandVoice providing qualified graduates with guaranteed interview opportunities within 30 days of completion. This direct employer connection significantly increases the probability of employment outcomes and dramatically reduces time-to-employment for WIOA participants.
Support Until Employment
Perhaps most importantly, our commitment doesn't end at certificate completion. Graduates who haven't yet secured employment continue receiving:
Level 2 Skills Labs
Extended practice with AI tools and workflows
Level 3 Portfolio Projects
Work samples that demonstrate capabilities to employers
Level 4 Apprenticeship Track
Supervised work on real BrandVoice projects
Ongoing Career Coaching
Job search support, interview prep, and placement services
All of this continues at no additional cost until the participant is employed. This model ensures workforce investment produces actual employment outcomes, not just credentials.
Licensing-Exempt Efficiency
The 24-hour intensive format qualifies for Texas career school licensing exemption under Texas Education Code, Section 132.002(a)(8). This allows us to focus resources on instruction, tools, and support rather than administrative overhead — delivering more value directly to participants.
Ideal for WIOA Participants
This program is specifically designed to serve workforce development populations:
Rapid Credential
24-hour intensive format allows completion in days, not months, getting participants job-ready quickly
Maximum Value
At $8,000, participants receive tools, training, employer access, and support worth significantly more
High ROI
Target occupations offer median wages of $38,000-$77,000, providing sustainable income
Guaranteed Interview
Direct employer pathway removes job search uncertainty that often derails workforce participants
Continued Support
Free additional training and services continue until employment, ensuring no participant is left behind
Labor Market Demand
All five aligned occupations (SOC 15-1232, 43-4051, 15-1299, 43-9021, 13-1199) show strong demand in Texas labor markets. The rapid integration of AI across industries is creating unprecedented demand for workers who understand both traditional support functions and modern AI tools — exactly what this program delivers.
Our Commitment to Workforce Outcomes
The AI Capability Specialist Certificate delivers exceptional value to workforce system participants through a unique combination of:
We measure success by employment outcomes, not certificates issued. We respectfully request approval for inclusion on the Eligible Training Provider List.