City of Dallas/Cedar Valley College Workforce Training Program

The City of Dallas, Cedar Valley College and Greater Dallas Workforce Solutions are partnering to offer a fully funded workforce training program in logistics, paid for by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration to interested Southern Dallas (City) residents.

The logistics training courses provide the entry-level skills needed for a career in the logistics field.  Classes are 40 hours, held at Cedar Valley College or the Bill J. Priest Center and meet during the day.  Transportation and job placement assistance is available.  Classes are ongoing.

Greater Dallas Workforce Solutions will conduct eligibility testing prior to the start of each class. Current eligibility intake sessions will be held Wednesdays at 9:00 at the Stemmons Workforce Center located at
2707 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75207 or Thursdays at 10:30 at the Towne Market Workforce Center, 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite 308, Dallas, Texas 75228.  Please complete the eligibility form prior to your arrival.  You will need to bring your driver's license or state ID and social security card as well as a birth certificate or a passport.

There is no charge to eligible participants for the week long classes.  There are two levels of training available: Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technician (CLT).  Successful completion of the CLA class is a prerequisite for the CLT class.    

Eligibility requirements include the following:

• Resident of Dallas
• Available to legally work in the U .S.
• Registered for the selective service (if applicable)
• Completed a minimum of 10th grade but not college
• Interested in a career in logistics 

If you are interested a career focused on logistics across the supply chain, from factories to warehouses, distribution centers to transporters, please download this eligibility form and attend an intake session!  Please contact Heather Lepeska if you  have any questions or need additional information.