Employment

CAP Works

CAP Works provides tuition assistance for short-term certifications and job training, allowing low-income individuals in Tarrant County to improve their chances at employment, in order to become more financially independent and self-sufficient.

CAP Works focuses on proactively addressing some of the root causes of poverty by developing a networking program that provides job training to low-income individuals of all ages and experience levels, which will lead to higher employment and stronger, more sustainable communities.

CAP Works offers tuition assistance for programs such as, but not limited to:

  • Automotive repair

  • Beauty school

  • Commercial driver

  • Culinary skills

  • Composite bonding

  • Computer systems

  • Forklift driving

  • Heating, ventalation and air conditioning (HVAC) training

  • Manufacturing Skills Service Council (MSSC) safety

  • Medical assistance training, including CPR/EKG certification

  • Office careers

  • Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) training

  • Paralegal

  • Pharmacy tech

  • Phlebotomy certification

  • Security installation

  • Welding

Classes are offered through partnerships with Tarrant County College, Goodwill Industries Community Enrichment Center, University of Texas at Arlington(UTA) and other organizations.

Additionally, CAP Works will fund tuition, books, uniforms and other supplies for short team certifications and training for in-demand jobs.

CAP Works also offers other services and workshops to help individuals achieve their professional goals.

  • Individual career counseling

  • Career assessments designed to help identify skills, interests and possible career fields

  • Job fairs, as well as job education and training

  • Employment assistance

  • Workshops on dressing for success

  • Ways to improve your interview skills, presentation skills or job hunting practices

  • Information on how to write an effective resume or cover letter

  • Budgeting and finance

Website

fortworthtexas.gov/capworks

Call

817-392-5790

Workforce Solutions

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County consists of six area Workforce Centers located throughout Tarrant County. The function of the Workforce Centers is to provide our customers with tools and resources that empower and enable them to obtain employment in the career path of their choosing. Services in the centers include professional workshops, career counseling, support services and more.

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County can help you with your job search journey in many ways. Whether it’s helping you find job leads on WorkInTexas, or introducing you to employers at one of our many job fairs and hiring events, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is dedicated to helping you find your next great job.

Website

workforcesolutions.net

Call

817-413-4000

Goodwill Job Resource Center

Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence and independence, allowing individuals to achieve personal satisfaction and become productive members of society. Goodwill Fort Worth Job Resource Centers are designed to provide full job search assistance in strategic locations throughout the Fort Worth area. They provide fully staffed locations where job seekers can get the personal attention they need from job search experts to get back to work.

Each Job Resource Center offers job seekers the following services, at no cost:

  • Free computer and Internet access

  • Assistance from job search experts to provide job placement services

  • One-on-one career counseling

  • Employer networking opportunities

  • Job readiness skills training, including resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques

  • Vocational assessments to help focus job searches on the most suitable and in-demand occupations

  • Needs assessments and appropriate referrals for mental health, housing, and more

Website

www.goodwillfw.org

Call

817-332-7866

Location

4005 Campus Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76119