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LET’S BUILD THE WORKFORCE
THAT YOUR BUSINESS DEMANDS

Pledge to Pathways

We’re activating a system that connects workers with the skills needed to keep up with your growing business and North Texas’ growing economy.

Demand for skilled workers continues to outpace supply, particularly in roles that require training and certification. At the same time, North Texas is filled with capable individuals who are underemployed or lack a clear path into these careers. Pathways to Work is connecting these people with the skills they need to boost the workforce your company already relies on. By taking the Pledge to Pathways, you are committing your organization to actively consider and hire qualified candidates emerging from Pathways to Work training programs.

Not hiring? We still welcome your support. Lend us your expertise, recommend relevant suppliers, or make a financial investment. Everyone can be part of the system we’re building.

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RESULTS & IMPACT

View Our Impact Across All Programs

25,390

people served

in our last fiscal year

2,007

certifications earned

in our last fiscal year

4,797

job placements

in our last fiscal year

Key Initiatives

Engage Employers

We connect employers and training partners to strengthen talent pipelines, improve hiring practices and enhance job quality.

Healthcare Partnership: A collaboration with six major health systems, training providers and the Dallas Hospital Council Foundation to attract, train and place frontline healthcare workers to fill critical hiring needs and to increase retention and advancement opportunities. Participants gain comprehensive skills training for in-demand entry-level and middle-skill roles—including patient care technician and phlebotomist—that lead to good paying, stable careers.

Information Technology Partnership: A collaboration with the Dallas Regional Chamber, Dallas College, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, local employers and training providers to affirm training pathways for in-demand middle-skill IT positions and to expand hiring pipelines for IT talent. Targeted roles include computer user support, computer network support, web developers and digital interface designers.

Construction Partnership: A collaboration with local employers, industry associations and training providers to improve work readiness and provide training for commercial construction jobs, including electrician, plumber, pipefitter and welder.

Equip Workers for Success

Pathways to Work provides comprehensive training and employment for displaced and underemployed workers in targeted occupations:

  • Healthcare
  • Information technology
  • Construction, industrial production and skilled trades
  • Transportation and logistics
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Business and finance

Participants also have access to work-readiness resources such as adult education, GED and ESL classes, career coaching, digital skills and devices, and work-based learning experiences, along with supportive services such as transportation and childcare.

Take the Pledge to Pathways

Your company’s participation will energize your bottom line and the people of North Texas. You already know this workforce is needed.
Now let’s build it together.