Workforce Initiatives is a unified set of solutions to meet employment needs, by embracing a variety of cultures, attitudes, and individual potential. Creating connections among the City of Dallas is a key component in providing effective, efficient, and quality workforce development solutions.
The City’s goal is to place workers in jobs where there are career development opportunities, and cultivating that development can certify an adequate source of capable individuals for job placement.
Mayor's Upskilling Workforce Report
A report commissioned by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Produced by Cicero Group.
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Our Partners
The City of Dallas has partnered with various organizations to facilitate workforce training in sectors such as
construction, healthcare, logistics, and more, while also assisting with employment placement and retention initiatives.
Learn more about programs our partners offer.
Agency Partners
Education Partners
FreshStart Employment Program
The Fresh Start Employment Program helps unemployed or underemployed individuals with criminal backgrounds secure full-time jobs with the City of Dallas and provides ongoing support to help them succeed in the workforce.
Learn more about Fresh Start.