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NuKudo Opens Cybersecurity Training Center in Plano, Enrolls First 15 Students

by | Sep 1, 2026
The workforce development, training and staffing company offers a free six-month program that pairs compensation with real-world training. The program says it accepts fewer than 1% of applicants.
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Mansfield’s Trinity Forge Celebrates Two 50-Year Employees
by | Aug 27, 2026
As the U.S. grapples with a shortage of skilled trade workers, Richard Hughes and Don Moody represent “a combined century of experience, dedication and institutional knowledge,” the manufacturer said.
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Mark Cuban Foundation Launches Its First AI Education Program for Adults at Dallas College
by | Aug 12, 2026
The Dallas-based foundation is partnering with New York City worker advocacy nonprofit Lift Our Voices on the free Agentic AI Academy, a five-day pilot for community college learners.
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UTA, Texas A&M TEES Open Biomanufacturing Training and Research Hub at Pegasus Park

by | Dec 23, 2025
A new satellite campus is adding hands-on training, lab capacity and startup support to Dallas’ growing life sciences ecosystem.
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Ancora Education Names Former Dorsey College Leader as Its New President and CEO
by | Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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Dallas College Leads $5.7M Regional Effort to Expand Health Care Workforce Training
by | Aug 27, 2025
Four North Texas community colleges and the DFW Hospital Council will use a federal grant to expand training, boost equity, and meet the region’s growing demand for health care workers.
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New Director Named for Fort Worth Economic Development
by | Aug 20, 2025
Jessica Rogers will lead Fort Worth’s economic development strategy, focusing on business recruitment and retention, workforce development, small business development, and creating a vibrant and diverse economy,
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Stemuli and Heartland Forward Launch ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ AI Training Platform in Central U.S.

by | Jul 1, 2025
Dallas edtech startup Stemuli and Heartland Forward, a “think-and-do tank” for the central U.S., are teaming up to bring AI-powered, gamified learning tools to rural students and entrepreneurs.
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Nearly 1,000 ‘Part Owners’: Dallas Data Center Co. DataBank Launches Employee Ownership Program
by | Jun 26, 2025
The DataBank Employee Ownership Program "has the potential to generate a meaningful wealth-building opportunity" by providing a one-time bonus of up to 12 months compensation in addition to an employee's regular salary and benefits, the company said.
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The Last Word: Gov. Abbott on Dallas’ Tech Job Growth and More at DRC Luncheon
Speaking to an audience of over 400 business leaders at Dallas' Hilton Anatole, Gov. Abbott delivered a "State of the State" address Tuesday at a luncheon hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber. "The Dallas Metroplex is ranked number one in the nation for high-tech job growth because of its well-trained workforce, world-class airport, leading research universities, and affordable real estate," Abbott told the audience.
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North Texas Organizations Land $1.34M for Workforce Training, Job Placement
The funding is part of nearly $6 million in Texas Talent Connection grants announced today by Governor Greg Abbott. Local organizations receiving grants include Community Learning Centers, Inc.; North Central Texas College; NPower; and the Tarrant County Workforce Development Board.
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Tech-Focused On the Road Garage Gets $3M Seed Funding From Perot Foundation to Rebuild More Than Cars

by | 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.
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Dallas Library Gets Top Innovation Award for GED Testing Center
by | Oct 27, 2017
The program at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library helps adults in Dallas earn their GED.
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City of Burleson Launching Workforce Development Program
by | Oct 19, 2017
According to the city, the need for technical workers in Johnson County is expected to increase by 24 percent in the next decade. Burleson Works will focus on filling workforce gaps in the coming years.
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Lyft to Donate Portion of
Rides to Paul Quinn College
by | Jun 16, 2017
The rideshare company will give one percent of all rides to and from Paul Quinn's campus to the college's Work Program.
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