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The rendering above shows Red River Hall at Dallas College's Richland campus. [Image: Dallas College]
CREW to the Rescue: Dallas College Launches Center to Address Texas Teacher Shortage
by Lance Murray | Apr 2, 2025
Dallas College said the Center for Reigniting the Educator Workforce will support school systems and institutions of higher education in building high-quality teacher apprenticeships that manage the financial burden and make it possible for aspiring educators to become teachers.
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Apr 28, 2024
Under the leadership of Senator Tan Parker and Representative Gio Capriglione, Texas' new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council is gearing up for its next meeting on May 8, set to shape the future of AI legislation and innovation.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 7, 2023
A Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $1,009,383 to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission in partnership with Mint Dentistry, Kpost Company, Kpost Roofing, On-Target Supplies and Logistics, and The Richards Group was announced Thursday by Gov....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 21, 2023
“Following a net increase of 26,300 jobs in July, all but 400 of those jobs were in the private sector, illustrating that the Lone Star State continues to be the most attractive state for business,” said the Texas Workforce Commission's Aaron Demerson.
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Collin College is one of the six North Texas schools getting the Jobs and Education for Texas grants. [Photo: Collin College]
North Texas Schools Awarded $3.5M In Career Training Grants by Texas Workforce Commission
by Lance Murray | Jul 11, 2023
The Jobs and Education for Texas grants will help six North Texas colleges and school districts buy and install equipment to initially train 1,164 students for high-demand occupations, the State of Texas announced.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 8, 2023
Dallas College and Irving-based Gainwell Technologies have been awarded grants by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide specialized training in the healthcare industry. This training encompasses cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 20, 2023
North Texas educational institutions received more than $5.5 million of the more than $54 million in Jobs and Education for Texans grants awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open enrollment charter schools across the state.
Among the grants awarded were ones to Collin College and seven North Texas area school districts....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 28, 2022
University of North Texas Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (UNT WISE), in partnership with Texas Workforce Commission, announced it will use a $12.7 million grant to create the Texas Beacons of Excellence to help employers enhance their skills in recruiting, retaining, and accommodating employees with disabilities....
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Dallas College Job Training Cuts Turnover, Boosts Engagement
by Dave Moore | Apr 12, 2022
Dallas College, which received a $10 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to train workers in information technology, advanced manufacturing, and transportation-related skills, is on the verge of expanding its job training efforts to the national level.
Closer to home, five Southern Dallas County companies are taking part in the college's Skills Development Fund program.
Closer to home, five Southern Dallas County companies are taking part in the college's Skills Development Fund program.
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by Michael Wood |
Nov 18, 2020
The inaugural event discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the North Texas economy and innovative efforts to address regional workforce needs.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 16, 2020
The grant will be used to give thousands of Texas students access to robotics and STEM learning resources.
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by Chantal Canales |
Aug 3, 2020
After being laid off due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis, John McCarley created Stay A-OK, a platform that helps people call state unemployment offices, banks, airlines, and telephone companies while saving time.
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A Dallas College culinary student preparing food.[Image: Courtesy Dallas College]
Dallas College and the Texas Restaurant Association Partner on New Restaurant Certification Amid COVID-19
by Alex Lyda | Jul 13, 2020
New ‘Texas Restaurant Promise Certification’ to ensure consumer and staff confidence in restaurant industry amid COVID-19.
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sponsored by Dallas College
by David Kirkpatrick |
Jun 6, 2019
From high-tech fighter jets and the most-advanced helicopters in the world, to long-lasting lipsticks and packaged pasta, Dallas-Fort Worth is home to a hotbed of advanced manufacturing facilities.
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by Heather Noel |
Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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by Heather Noel |
Jun 21, 2018
Employers across a variety of fields from advanced manufacturing to health care need talent that has a strong foundation in math and science to stay competitive.
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