Active Skills Training

Get hands-on training, earn industry-recognized credentials, and launch a career in Dallas — at no cost to you.

Goodwill Dallas Active Skills Training

Start Your New Career: Active Skills Training Programs

Take the next step in your career with hands-on training programs from Workforce Dallas powered by Goodwill. We offer a variety of no-cost training opportunities designed to equip you with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the Dallas area. Explore our current upskilling programs and find the right path for you.

To apply for any of these programs, you must provide:

  • Valid government ID

  • Social security or proof to work in the U.S.
  • Vaccine records

Current Training Opportunities

Forklift Operator & OSHA 10 Certification

Gain essential skills for the logistics and warehouse industry with our Certified Forklift Operator and OSHA 10 certification course. This hands-on training prepares you for safe and efficient forklift operation, a critical skill for many employers in North Texas. The course is offered on an ongoing basis to fit your schedule.

  • Credential: Forklift Operator Certification & OSHA 10

  • Duration: 3 days (Monday – Wednesday)

  • Format: In-person, hands-on training

  • Location: Goodwill Headquarters, 3020 N. Westmoreland, Dallas, TX 75212

  • Benefits: Acquire two valuable certifications for in-demand warehouse and logistics roles.

Goodwill Dallas Forklift Operator

The application window for the first program cohort is now closed. Let us know you’re interested in receiving information on the next session.

Paid Tool Repair Apprenticeship

Master the art of construction tool repair with this 24-week paid apprenticeship program from Goodwill and Hilti. You will receive on-site, hands-on training in tool repair, logistics, and warehouse tasks while earning $18/hr. This program provides industry-recognized skills, compliance certifications, and access to a Goodwill success coach to help you achieve your career goals and secure a higher-paying job.

  • Credential: Industry skills and hazmat certifications

  • Duration: 24 weeks.

  • Format: Paid, on-site apprenticeship

  • Location: Hilti Tool Service Center, 3701 W Royal Ln., Irving, TX 75063

  • Benefits: Paid training ($18/hr), coaching, and resource assistance

Medical Assistant program

Train for a rewarding healthcare career through our 20-week Medical Assistant program. This hybrid course, delivered in partnership with Texas Woman’s University, combines online learning with hands-on clinical labs to prepare you for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national exam. We provide the training, externship placement, and job placement assistance you need to succeed in the healthcare industry.

  • Credential: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

  • Duration: 20 weeks

  • Format: Hybrid (online classes + in-person labs)

  • Location: 3020 N Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75212

  • Benefits: Training and support is free to participants.