Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

What changes when workforce has a seat at the table while education, technology and talent systems are being designed—not after?

Next week, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas will bring that perspective to EdTech Week 2026, where Lynn Hoffman will participate in conversations on both Modern Apprenticeship and Workforce Pell.

In her latest thought-leadership piece, Lynn explores a larger idea: employers, education, workforce, technology and funding may enter the talent ecosystem from different places, but ultimately we are serving the same learners, employers and economy.

The opportunity is to design around their journey—not our individual systems.

Read “The Workforce Ecosystem Is Changing. We Should Be Designing It Together.”
🔗https://www.wfsdallas.com/the-workforce-ecosystem-is-changing-we-should-be-designing-it-together/

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on October 7th and 8th to meet face-to-face with hiring managers from Aramark, FedEx, and Revolution. They are recruiting for multiple open positions across warehousing, logistics, and food services.

Dress professionally, bring your resume, and take the next step in your career journey.

Incredible energy at the You're Hired Job Fest!
We were thrilled to partner with Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins and the T.D. Jakes Foundation to connect talented job seekers with career opportunities.💫
It was a day filled with networking, new beginnings, and community spirit. A huge thank you to all the employers and job seekers who made it a success!

WFSDallas is taking the national stage at EdTech Week in NYC!

On Wednesday, October 14, our very own Lynn Hoffman is representing Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas alongside top national leaders to tackle the future of rapid training and career pathways.

Catch Lynn at these two powerhouse sessions:

Wednesday, October 14
11:00 AM | Modern Apprenticeships
Scaling technology-driven "earn-and-learn" pathways.
Featuring:
▪️ Lynn Hoffman (WFSDallas)
▪️ Drew Bercich (CEO, National Association of Workforce Boards)
▪️ Mallory Dwinal-Palisch (President, The Craft Education System)
▪️ Jesse McCree (CEO, South Central PA Works)

3:00 PM | Workforce Pell: Short-Term Funding, Long-Term Careers
Leveraging federal dollars for rapid, non-degree training programs.
Featuring:
▪️ Lynn Hoffman (WFSDallas)
▪️ Gemma Lenowitz Picot (Investor, Samvid Ventures)
▪️ Jay Bozman (Investor, ECMC Foundation)
▪️ Carlos Vazquez (CEO, GoSprout)
▪️ Rafael Castaneda (Workforce Development Architect)

You can learn more about EdTech Week, check out the full agenda, and register here: https://www.edtechweek.com/
We are incredibly proud to see our local impact driving national conversations. Let's go, Lynn!

💼 A HUGE week of career opportunities is here!

Mark your calendars for Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins and the T.D. Jakes Foundation You're Hired Job Fest at Gilley’s Dallas! Dozens of top employers from Healthcare, Logistics, Hospitality, and more are ready to hire on the spot.
Register TODAY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youre-hired-job-fest-tickets-1997857960942?aff=oddtdtcreator

Here is your hiring lineup for the week:

September 29: 📦 Randstad Hiring Event (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) | Hiring Cherry Picker Operators & Reach Truck Operators.

September 30: You're Hired Job Fest (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) | Gilley's Dallas. Dozens of employers, endless career paths!

October 1: 🧹 ABM Hiring Event (9:30 AM – 2:30 PM) | Hiring Cleaners & Floor Techs.

Dress to impress, bring plenty of printed resumes, and come ready to land your next role!

👉 Tag a friend who is looking for a job!

We recently took the stage at the Apprenticeship Texas Conference to discuss how modern training models are transforming current workforces. As organizations navigate rapid technological shifts, our key takeaway is clear: upskilling your current team is the ultimate strategy to train and retain top talent. 💡
Here are the four major lessons we learned from this initiative:
1️⃣ AI is No Longer Optional: AI is now an essential, non-negotiable component of workforce training.
2️⃣ Scalable Foundations Work Safely: Foundational AI training can span different industries, instilling core tech capabilities safely and consistently.
3️⃣ Meet Learners Where They Are: Success relies on building adaptive models that meet apprentices at their specific starting points.
4️⃣ Flexibility Outlasts Institutional Change: Built-in model flexibility ensures teams stay united and support one another through organizational shifts.
📌The Economic Impact: Upskilling vs. Pipeline Building
Because this initiative focused entirely on the current workforce, the economic goal wasn’t about building future pipelines—it was about strengthening existing businesses from within. By reskilling and upskilling active workers, we give them the vertical mobility to advance their careers.
The ultimate benefit? Employers build a significantly more resilient business and gain a powerful mechanism to both train and retain their best people.🤝

🚀 That's a Wrap on Texas Career Day!
What an incredible day of inspiration, discovery, and connection at the Curtis Culwell Center!
We loved seeing students from across Dallas County explore high-growth pathways, dive into hands-on virtual reality career simulations, and explore their future opportunities.

A huge thank you to to our amazing partners and sponsors for making this day possible

🌟 Event Partners & Sponsors
Dallas College
Webber (a Ferrovial company)
General Dynamics
Capital One
Westlink Academy

📸 Swipe to See the Highlights!
🕶️ Hands-on exploration in our interactive Virtual Reality Labs.
👔 Dallas College Fashion Marketing runway show teaching students how to "dress for success"
💻50 laptops given away by our incredible sponsor and partner Capital One
🤝 Direct connections made between talented local students and top employers

Read the full event recap:
👉 https://www.wfsdallas.com/texas-career-day-connecting-students-with-tomorrows-opportunities/