• Eligible Training Provider List
  Training providers and the programs they offer.
• 2013-2014 Targeted Occupations List
  Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas has identified the following targeted occupations for Dallas County.
• Training Vendor List
  List of provider names for training in Basic Education Skills, Computer Literacy, GED, and ESL.
• Training – Higher Education & Financial Aid
  Do you find yourself wanting a better career, but you don’t have enough education? Continuing your education is the best way to continue your career growth.  Explore this information about seeking a higher education and how to find resources to help you… more
• Training – Federal Programs
  Unemployment presents a lot of obstacles in your daily life. However, this is a good time to develop and enhance your skills through training.  There are many training options available through your workforce center, online, and through higher education… more
• Training – WinAt-Work
  WinAt-Work® online training will help you build your skills and confidence so you can land your next job.  A featured resource provided by Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.
• Training – Free Online Courses
  In order to continue to sharpen your skills, you have to keep up with the technology around you.  Training doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.Their is a lot of free training at your fingertips – literally.  Here we’ve provided you with links to some fre… more
• Training – Lifelong Learning
  In order to continue to grow as a person, you need to become a lifelong learner.  No matter what your age or education background, continuing to learn throughout your life will benefit you tremendously. This section will give you an overview of what lif… more
• Four In Five Workers Say They Need New Job Skills
  A new survey reinforces the need to keep your work abilities up-to-date.
• What Are Transferable Skills, Really?
  Transferable skills are those that can be applied to many work environments.
• How To Reskill Yourself In Today’s Workforce
  Increase your chance of getting hired by learning the skills employers want.
• Professional Certifications To Enhance Your Career
  A professional certification can boost your career in many ways.
• 5 Reasons You Need Marketing Skills
  Even if you aren’t in the marketing field, having a few marketing skills in your professional toolkit is important to your career.
• MOOC List
  This site is a directory of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from different providers.
• E-Learning Essentials
  E-learning brings with it new dimensions in education.
• Top 10 Benefits Of Lifelong Learning
  It’s important to keep your brain sharp throughout your life.
• 10 Basic Skills Every Employee Should Have
  Recruiters say that candidates don’t have the basic skills needed to be successful employees.
• How to Create Websites Without Learning to Code
  Many people would love to create their own web site, but have no idea how to write code to do so.
• DOLs Veterans Employment And Training Service Focuses On Veterans
  Executive producer of American Veteran Jeremy Wheeler meets with John Moran, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training Service at the Department of Labor.
• Free and Low-Cost Training
  The convenience of online training allows entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to build a successful business of their own, anytime day or night.
• Helmets to Hardhats
  Helmets to Hardhats is a national, federally-funded program that exists to connect National Guard, Reserve and transitioning active-duty military members with quality career training and employment opportunities within the building and construction indu… more
• Goodwill Computer Basics
  In today’s society, computer skills are necessary to be successful in almost any career. GCFLearnFree.com offers tutorials that are geared toward introducing you to the basics of computers and Microsoft Word.
• How Edx Will Revolutionize Online Learning
  MIT and Harvard University recently announced that they are joining forces as EdX, to provide online classes this fall.
• 8 Cheap and Easy Ways to Learn HTML
  Are you interested in creating your own web site? Read this article for some guidelines to learning HTML.
• Career Tips – Getting the Edge
  Considering what your next move should be?  Taking stock of your education and using transition time to close some resume gaps might be what most impresses prospective employers.  This straightforward article will help you weigh your options.
• Codecademy.com
  Interested in learning to write code? Codecademy can help you get started..
• Should You Go Back to School For Your Career?
  Have you been considering going back to school in order to brush up on your skills or to pursue a new field entirely? Here are 4 things to think about before making a decision.
• Free Training From Microsoft
  Get free training directly from Microsoft for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and more.
• VA Offers New Training Program for Veterans
  The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the Veteran’s Retraining Assistance Program ( VRAP), which offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed veterans.
• Bogus GED Diplomas
  Are you working towards obtaining your GED? Read this article so that you don’t fall victim to the GED scams being offered online.
• 4 Tips for the Online Learner
  Becoming a full time online learner is no easy task. Read this article to learn some tips on becoming a successful online learner.
• 5 Internet Savvy Tips For Online Learners
  Here are some great study tips while you are online.
• Training Materials to Teach Communication Skills
  The Communication Strategies workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
• Communication Strategies Courseware
  The Communication Strategies workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
• Workforce Helps Retrain Job Seekers
  In order to make themselves more marketable, some job seekers are returning to school for re-training. Many are also turning to the Texas Workforce Commission to see if they qualify for the online training being offered.
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Training Options
  You may meet the eligibility criteria to qualify for federally-funded Workforce Investment Act training and certification programs.  For more information, check out this article or call a Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Onestop Center to make an appo… more
• Free Microsoft Office Online Training
  Computer literacy is a must for virtually any job.  Verify your skillset using Microsoft’s online tutorials for their Windows Office suite of applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Video: Academic Earth – Online Courses from the World’s Top Scholars
  Revisit your old college major or discover interest in a new field with this facinating selection of video courses and lectures from the world’s top scholars.
• Video: What is MIT’s Open Courseware
  MIT’s Open Courseware Program explained.
• Developing New Skills With Continuing Education
  Can finishing a college degree help you further your career? Do you need to earn a GED? This in-depth article explores numerous options for continuing where you left off in your educational path.
• Texas Work Prep Learning Management System
  The Texas Workforce Commission offers three comprehensive courses for job seekers: The Texas Job Hunter’s Guide, Succeed at Work, and Your Next Job.
• Dallas-Area Post-Secondary Education
  There are more Dallas-area colleges and universities than you might imagine.  The right one might be in your backyard.
• Applying for Federal Financial Aid for College
  Time between employment stops can be ideal for enrolling in college.  See if you qualify for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by completing this online application.
• GED – General Educational Development
  Do you need to complete your GED?  Many local agencies and some Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Onestop Centers offer daytime and evening GED classes.  Click here for more information.
• The OpenCourseWare Project
  Several prestigious US and international universities participate in sharing courseware online.  A broad range of subjects is covered including economics and engineering.
• Universities and Colleges Offering OpenCourseWare
  Several colleges and universities offer OpenCourseWare on their web sites.  OpenCourseWare is a great way to brush up on skills and actively pursue self-learning without making a financial investment in tuition.
• Basic Mathematics
  Everything is numbers.  Want to brush up on your math skills?  Here’s a list of web sites containing math tutorials and videos.
• Using Google Reader
  Organize your favorite web sites, RSS feeds, and blogs and make your online life a breeze using Google Reader.

Contact Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas if you have questions at 214-290-1000