WorkReadyU

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WorkReadyU offers an adult education program that teaches the skills you need for college or career success.

WorkReadyU: Your First Step Toward a Career That Matters


WorkReadyU (WRU) is part of Dallas College’s Career-Connected Learning initiative — designed to help you gain the knowledge, confidence and credentials needed to succeed in today’s workforce.

Whether you're looking to start a new career, earn your high school equivalency or build a foundation for college, WRU offers grant-funded training opportunities that focus on in-demand industries — so your time and effort lead to real results.

 

WorkReadyU Offers:

 
In-Demand Job Training
 

Gain the credentials employers are looking for. Build practical, job-ready expertise through training programs aligned with today’s most in-demand careers

High School Education Opportunities
 
  • High school equivalency (GED) preparation classes
  • “Opportunity High School Diploma” — Earn your high school diploma at the same time you earn a career certificate!
Career English for Second Language Speakers (ESL)
 

Improve your English skills so you can advance in your career or prepare for other higher education opportunities

 

Am I Eligible?

Initial WorkReadyU Eligibility Requirements*:

  • Have valid photo ID
  • Do not have a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the United States
  • Resident of Dallas County
  • If you are under age 18, parent/guardian and other documentation is needed.

These requirements apply to the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) grant. Additional requirements may be identified during the registration and admissions process to determine your final eligibility.

While the AEL grant is the first funding option considered at Dallas College, it is not the only one available. You may also be considered for other grants, which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Bank of America Jobs Initiative Grant
  • Innovation Strategies One Workforce (ISOW)
  • Dallas College Young Adults (Opportunity Youth, WIOA)
  • Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
  • UPS Grant
  • United Way
    • Arcosa
    • STEM
    • Pepsi
    • CIT
  • Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE)
    • TRUE Consortium
    • TRUE Healthcare Worker

To begin the process, you must complete the Workforce and Continuing Education Interest Form and initiate the WorkReadyU application process, which involves additional steps beyond submitting the initial form.

Start the enrollment process to learn what certifications match your needs as well as the financial and educational resources you may be eligible for through Dallas College!

We are available to answer questions and explain our services!

Contact Us

I’m Ready!

Chat with us on the WorkReady Mobile App!

The WorkReadyU Student Success App assists both current and future adult learners with class schedules, orientation dates and referrals to social services. It's available today on iOS or Android:

WorkReadyU App logo
Download on the Apple App Store Android App on Google Play
Updated July 22, 2025