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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.

 
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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
 

Obtain the credentials needed for your high school education through a high school equivalency (GED) preparation class or ask about the NEW “Opportunity High School Diploma” program!

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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 & Continuing Education Interest Form and initiate the WorkReadyU application process, which involves additional steps beyond submitting the initial form.

WorkReadyU is focused on building the connections that will help you reach your dream career

Start the enrollment process to learn what certifications match your needs as well as the financial and educational resources available at Dallas College to support your journey!

* Program offerings and services may change depending on the availability of grant funding provided by federal, state, and other funding entities. We do our best to keep everything running smoothly, but some opportunities may vary from year to year based on funding.

We are available to answer questions and explain our services!

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I'm Ready!

Upcoming Events

The Workforce outreach team will be participating in the New Student Orientation events across all campuses during the month of January 2025. You may visit our table at the resource fair during these events and at the main campus closest to you. Visit the New Student Orientation Schedule.

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Connect With Us

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 August 8, 2025