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Business Engagement

Train Local. Grow Global.

Since 1965, Dallas College has focused on ensuring Dallas County is vibrant, growing and economically viable for future generations by partnering with local business leaders, educational institutions, and civic and nonprofit organizations.

100+ High-Demand Career Programs and Training
300+ Academic and Technical Degrees and Certificates
50+ Business Services
“Working with Dallas College students has been very gratifying. They’re young. They’re ambitious. They have a hunger for knowledge and a thirst to learn. We took the attitude that we were going to mentor and help them.”
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Albert Marquez
Owner of Dallas-based 1 US Construction
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Tap Into the Talent Pipeline

Dallas College is the largest regional producer of local talent with 125K students annually enrolled and is the second-largest college in the country.

Connect. Network to hire students and hear about job fairs through Handshake, the No. 1 platform for hiring students.

Innovate. Work with us to create innovative work-based learning opportunities through apprenticeships, internships, co-ops and work-study programs.

Prepare Your Workforce

Upskill. Affordable, custom training to upskill your workforce with a flexible schedule at our location or yours.

Reduce Costs. Millions of training grant dollars to reduce or eliminate employer costs.

Flexible. Numerous programs available in Spanish or online.

Sponsor. Provide tuition for your employees to take courses at Dallas College.

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Grow Your Business

Coaching. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses partnership provides a free coaching program proven to grow small businesses.

Resources. Access coaching, capital opportunities, coworking space, business planning and more free small business development resources.

Data. Request labor market, education, economic and demographic data to ensure you have the information to make data-driven decisions for staying competitive.

Vendor. Increase business opportunities by becoming a supplier.

Flex Your Corporate Social Responsibility Muscle

Donate. Expand economic mobility opportunities by donating to Dallas College Foundation or sponsoring a Dallas College event.

Partner. Join one of 40-plus partnership programs dedicated to sustainability and inclusivity.

Volunteer. Join an industry advisory committee to help ensure curriculums are designed to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow.

B-Corp Certification. Learn how to become B-Corp certified to showcase your commitment to a regenerative economy for all.

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“That opportunity took our business to the next level. What we learned as a business going through Goldman Sachs is the reason why we were able to sustain and grow from COVID.”
Paula Sullivan
Wright Resource Group's Paula Sullivan
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni 2019

Dallas College offers programs from our schools across all seven campuses and centers.

  • School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
  • School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Law and Public Service
  • School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Connect today to learn more about how Dallas College can support your success at BusinessEngagement@DallasCollege.edu.

Updated September 5, 2025