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A Workforce Model Built for Dallas

A first-of-its-kind collaboration connecting residents to training, credentials, and real employment opportunities across the KBHCCD Master Plan.

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What Makes This Program Different

This program brings together Trinity Alliance, Dallas College, Inspire Dallas, and the City of Dallas into a single, coordinated pipeline from recruitment through job placement.
 

Unlike traditional workforce programs, this model eliminates silos and connects training directly to real employer demand.

Built Around Real Hiring Needs

Training is aligned to real-time contractor demand, ensuring participants are prepared for actual job openings.

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If a subcontractor needs 15 electricians by January 2027, the program recruits and trains candidates in advance to meet that need.

  • Aligns training with project timelines 

  • Reduces hiring risk for contractors 

  • Connects residents directly to employment 

  • Scales based on workforce demand 

A Coordinated Delivery Model

The program is delivered through a coordinated partnership between the City of Dallas, Inspire Dallas, Trinity Alliance, and Dallas College, with clearly defined roles across recruitment, training, and job placement.

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  • Contractor and employer coordination 

  • Community outreach and recruitment 

  • Hiring pipelines and apprenticeships 

  • Compliance, record-keeping, and KPI reporting 

  • Job placement support 

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  • Education strategy and credentialing pathways 

  • Recruitment, onboarding, and instruction 

  • Training aligned to labor needs 

  • Enrollment, retention, completion, and credential tracking 

  • Upskilling and reskilling pathways

Tracking Performance and Outcomes

The program is monitored through a set of core performance metrics reported monthly.

Enrollment

Retention

Completion

Credential Attainment

Job Placement

On-Time Program Delivery

Expanding City Investment Through Funding

Because the program tracks verified outcomes, it qualifies for state and federal funding streams that require accountability.

    • Skills Development Fund & Self-Sufficiency Grants

    • Apprenticeship Grants tied to placement verification

    • Focus: construction, skilled trades, in-demand occupations

    • Texas Talent Connection Grant

    • Industry-aligned workforce education initiatives

    • Short-term credential & workforce funding

    • Reskilling & upskilling grants for high-demand certificates

    • Economic Development Administration (EDA)

    • Private partners (e.g., Lennar Foundation)

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Training Access Across Dallas

Training is delivered across 6 Dallas College campuses and 10 workforce centers, ensuring access in every council district.

    • Brookhaven

    • Cedar Valley

    • Eastfield

    • El Centro

    • Mountain View

    • Richland

    • Bill J. Priest Center

    • Coppell Center

    • Culinary, Pastry & Hospitality

    • Downtown Health Sciences

    • Esperanza Center

    • Lancaster Workforce Dev.

    • Pleasant Grove Center

    • South Dallas Training

    • West Dallas Center

    • Workforce Center at RedBird 

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  • Training labs (construction, welding, manufacturing) 

  • Career exploration tools 

  • GED, ESL, financial literacy 

  • Student support services

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  • Workforce training 

  • Childcare, healthcare, food access 

  • Behavioral health services 

  • Community-based support ecosystem 

Designed for Long-Term Impact

This model connects workforce training, community support, employer demand, and verified outcomes into one system. It is designed to help Dallas residents access training, complete credentials, and connect to real employment opportunities tied to the KBHCCD Master Plan and construction projects across North Texas.

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