The Pathways to Work Marketplace is the central hub for North Texas jobseekers to find job skills and work readiness programs, and for regional employers to access untapped, qualified talent for open roles that may hard to fill.
The marketplace is fueled by Pathways to Work, a collaboration of business, community and education partners designed to provide you with accessible skills training, industry credentials, work readiness services and job placement support in high demand occupations across the Dallas region.
Pathways to Work: Impact by the Numbers
6950
people served
1482
people completed training
1969
job placements
55
employers engaged
97
job postings
19
education and community partners
For Jobseekers
Your Success Starts Here
Ready to take your career to the next level? The Pathways to Work Marketplace is where individuals in North Texas level up their skills, earn industry-recognized certifications and open doors to high-demand careers.
Whether you’re preparing for your first career, making a career change or sharpening your technical skills, the Pathways to Work Marketplace gives you the tools and support to succeed. We connect jobseekers with high-demand training programs, career opportunities and comprehensive support services.
Pathways to Work offers:
Free or low-cost training programs that provide the skills and credentials you need to qualify for good paying jobs
Individual support through a dedicated career navigator, who can answer your questions and provide work readiness resources to help you complete training and get a good job
Easy-to-find tools, tips and resources for exploring your next career path in growing Dallas industries
Discover Your Interests
Personalized tools to assess your interests, competencies, skills and aptitude for targeted career areas.
Find Training Programs
Earn credentials (and sometimes college credit) that employers recognize. Find traditional and community-based training programs that fit your schedule and budget—sometimes at no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Get Work Ready
Create an effective resume and connect to resources to gain critical professional skills and competencies
Connect to Coaching
Meet with a career coach to map out your career and training plan and find resources that support your training and employment journey
Find Jobs
Search for job openings that match your skills and career goals
Explore Careers
We help you find the best jobs that don’t require a degree and guide you from start to finish. Explore roles aligned with your strengths in growing industries in North Texas
For Jobseekers
Growing Industries
We help you find the best jobs that don’t require a degree and guide you from start to finish. Explore roles aligned with your strengths in these six growing industries in North Texas:
Business and Finance
Discover careers in banking, financial services, insurance, and management
Computer and Information Technology
Discover roles that support software and hardware infrastructure across a variety of industry sectors
Construction and Skilled Trades
Discover roles that build and maintain physical facilities, including electricians, welders, plumbers and pipefitters
Healthcare
Discover roles that support patient healthcare, including support workers, licensed vocational nurses, and medical records specialists
Manufacturing
Discover roles in an advanced manufacturing environment that include production operator, electronics technician, CNC machinist, industrial automation technician, and robotics maintenance technician.
