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Tech-Focused On the Road Garage Gets $3M Seed Funding From Perot Foundation to Rebuild More Than Cars
by Quincy Preston | Jul 21, 2020
Founded by social entrepreneur Michelle Corson, On the Road Garage intends to fix cars affordably, while tackling underemployment and transportation challenges among vulnerable populations. The first location in Irving is now open, and applications for technology-forward apprenticeships and training are online.
![From left, Invene CEO James Griffin, full stack developer Jonathan Sayre, backend developer Brian Kamra, and UX designer Sam Bajwa. [Photos: Invene]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Inveneteam-360x203.jpg)
by Quincy Preston |
Jul 16, 2020
A grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation's Innovation Fund will fuel the expansion of Invene, a growing product-as-a-service company. The move could create up to 12 “highly specialized” software engineering jobs in the next three years.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 8, 2020
StaffDNA's new marketplace is built on top of the most advanced applicant tracking systems in the industry, its CEO says. This streamlines the interactions between healthcare professionals and employers.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 3, 2020
A public/private partnership between Fort Worth and Linear Labs could make the city home to the smart electric motor industry. And, Linear Labs could get around $70M for R&D from the city to do so.
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Amazon’s Hiring 1,500 at a New Site in Oak Cliff, the First to Open in Texas During the Pandemic
by Alex Edwards | May 13, 2020
The hiring process for the new fulfillment center will take place over the next eight weeks, starting at the NYLO Hotel in Las Colinas.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Mar 27, 2020
Greg Head, a DFW-based software industry veteran with 30 years of experience, is working to help others during the COVID-19 crisis by curating a list of people looking for employment in the software industry.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Feb 28, 2020
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is giving adults with disabilities an opportunity to work locally by making bath bombs.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 26, 2019
The Lyft Jobs Access Program will provide Per Scholas members with rides in order to close short-term transportation gaps through Dec. 31.
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Uber will take most of this planned office tower at The Epic. [Rendering: Perkins + Will]
Uber Taps Dallas for Major Hub at The Epic in Deep Ellum, Bringing 3,000 Jobs
by Lance Murray | Aug 20, 2019
Dallas was the first city in Texas where the Uber app was available in 2012. Now, the city will host the second largest Uber hub outside of its headquarters in San Francisco.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 12, 2019
KidZania will give kids a chance to experience more than 100 careers sponsored by nationally recognized locals like MOOYAH, SMU, Texas Health Resources, WFAA, and more. The 75,000-square-foot kid-sized city is designed to educate and entertain children ages 4-14, "bridging the gap between school and their future."
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 25, 2019
The local Texas Talent Connections grants were among $5.2 million awarded to 15 agencies statewide for innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 4, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks eighth in the nation for technology exports among metro areas, according to the Computer Technology Industry Association, and Texas is one of 37 states that saw positive exports-supported growth in 2018, increasing to $47.89 billion last year.
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Veterans are often ideal Information Technology employees, as they are easily adaptable, very trainable, and bring 'soft' skills to the table, which may be rare among their peers. [Image: K_E_N, iStockPhoto]
VettedHeroes Seeks to Improve Veteran Hiring with Partnerships, Technology
by Payton Potter | Nov 12, 2018
VettedHeroes' digital platform will use AI and VR to match veterans with fulfilling jobs during the transition into civilian life.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2018
Plus, grants for Southern Dallas Thrives, a state grant for mental health, and fundraising by A Conversation with a Legend and TWO X TWO for AIDS and Art, as well as other social efforts to boost nonprofits in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 23, 2018
Dallas ranked No. 3 for the number of IT job ads on the index, which ranked cities based on cost of living, the number of open IT jobs, and the projected job growth over the next 12 months and next five years.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Oct 19, 2018
Lauren Hasson launched DevelopHer after realizing she was paid less than her male counterparts. One year later, the platform continues its upward trajectory on a mission to empower women in tech.
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