Train Tarrant
Sometimes to get the right job you have to upgrade your skills. Each year, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC) funds training for eligible job seekers who want to work in high demand careers and gain industry recognized credentials in a matter of weeks!
WSTC is Training Tarrant, get on the fast track to finding an in-demand job, with an industry recognized credential, paid by us. Let’s get you trained and connect you with employers to continue your career in this high demand industry.
Each month we will bring focus to a new in-demand training. This month we are featuring the Information Technology (IT) Industry, learn more about this industry and training by clicking here
Schedule an appointment with a Customer Service Representative to discuss all your training options by visiting the link below or call us at 817.413.4000 and ask about Train Tarrant.
SkillUp Tarrant County
SkillUp® Tarrant County is helping us build a workforce ecosystem that supports positive economic development through services for job seekers and employers. This is a FREE resource available to all residents in Tarrant County. Job seekers can explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. SkillUp Tarrant County lets job seekers know what skills employers are looking for and offers 5,000 e-learning courses and 130 Industry Credential tracks related to those skills. Meanwhile, employers can use SkillUp® to create free online new hire training, as an affordable way to upskill their current workforce, and as an assessment and hiring tool. Click the button below to create your free account today.
Quick Training for Good Jobs
The Quick Training for Good Jobs booklet was developed to highlight target occupations in Tarrant County that require quickly obtainable certifications/credentials. Learn about the duties, pay, and demand for each occupation in the digital booklet below.
Target Occupations
An occupation listed on our Target Occupations List has met certain criterion. The criteria for review, includes but is not limited to, whether the occupation(s) are critical to our targeted industries, number of jobs projected for that occupation, the entry and median wages of the reviewed occupation in Tarrant County, and skill level of the occupation. This data review is then tempered by local employer input, and voted on by our Board of Directors to become the target occupations list for Tarrant County. For additional information about each occupation, click the corresponding link within the document. Individuals enrolled in one of our programs could be eligible for free training if it pertains to one of these occupations. For more information, contact your career advisor or visit our Workforce Centers page to learn how you can get enrolled in a program.
Adult Vocational Academies
Adult Vocational Academies are a combination of literacy and vocational training that allow you to obtain industry valued credentials and introduce you to employers hiring for those credentials. Through a partnership with Tarrant County College, this is offered at no cost to you, if eligible. If you are interested in joining an academy, talk to your career advisor or give us a call today at 817-413-4000. Remote learning options are available!
Benefits of joining an Academy include:
- Enrollment at Tarrant County College
- No High School diploma required
- Day or night classes
- Convenient Academy locations on bus lines
- Access to real world Industry Experts
- Opportunities to connect with employers
- Additional training opportunities
- Other supportive services as needed
- All at no cost to you!
AVA Programs
Learn more about the different Adult Vocational Academy programs that are available below.
In the Accounting Technician Program you will learn the skills you need to create and maintain accurate financial records for organizations. For more information, download the flyer below!
Topics covered include:
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Keyboarding
Credentials Obtained
- Microsoft Excel Specialist
- Quickbooks Certification
The Next Generation Aerospace Manufacturing Training Program
The Aerospace Manufacturing training program was originally created in 2008 by Aerospace Consortium members to create a manufacturing talent pipeline focused on transferable skills for aircraft composites fabrication and assembly. The Consortium’s Skills committee came together in 2017 to revamp the AMTP curriculum to meet the demands of the next generation aircraft requirements. The driving force behind the development of the Aerospace Manufacturing Training Program (AMTP) was to build a skilled workforce pipeline for the region and provide students with hands-on and classroom instruction in basic manufacturing and aircraft assembly skills. For more information, contact us .