The T-building on campus has a new resident.

Yes, one can still find several of the faculty and staff for the nursing, business and technology departments.

However, there is a new kid on the block. The T building is now home to the WorkReadyU department.

It is housed in room T-135 on the first floor towards the north-end of the building.

The overall mission of WorkReadyU is to help the community achieve an education level that will allow them to be employed at a livable wage.

Through government grants, WorkReadyU provides assistance to those who qualify at no cost to the student.

This program offers free ESL classes to improve students English skills so that they may attend college, get a job or advance their career.

It also helps adults who have not graduate high school obtain their GED (General Educational Diploma) or HSE (High School Equivalency). Here they will receive hands on learning to increase their academic skills.

WorkReadyU also provides free job training. So, students can further develop their skills to start a career or transition to college.

This could be the students stepping stone toward earning an associate degree.

These classes are available year-round during the day and evening at several Dallas College campuses and partner locations.

Students can download the WorkReadyU app or go to the Dallas College WorkReadyU website to find out how to get started in one of these amazing classes.

I have worked in Adult Education for over 15 years.

I worked here at Dallas College North Lake Campus since 2016.

Serving our communities is the most rewarding position in my career.

Facilitating students with enhancing their career and education levels is gratifying!

Here at WorkReadyU visitors will encounter staff and faculty waiting to guide them towards the skills that will help them achieve their career goals.

Be sure to mention this department the next time someone you know needs help getting their GED/HSE, learning the fundamentals of English or pursuing an industry recognized certifications.

So they can start their career in any one of the fourteen currently offered career pathway programs at Dallas College.