Dallas College
UnclaimedDallas College is a public community college system offering degrees, certificates, and workforce training.
Overview
Dallas College is a public, multi-campus community college system serving Dallas County with a broad portfolio of degrees, certificates, workforce training, and student resources. Since 1965, the college has focused on keeping Dallas County vibrant, growing, and economically viable by partnering with local business leaders, educational institutions, and civic and nonprofit organizations. The college serves about 125,000 students annually and offers 300+ academic and technical degrees and certificates. It emphasizes workforce development and career preparation for students, adult learners, and employers, and provides a range of services to support student success, lifelong learning, and community engagement across campuses and online.
Mission statement
Dallas College’s mission is to provide accessible, affordable higher education and workforce training to the Dallas County community through partnerships with business, industry, and civic organizations.
What we offer
Ascend Global Training Institute
Connects North Texas employers with skilled talent through training and direct hiring.
www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/ascend-institute/Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Empowering small business growth through coaching and resources.
www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/gs10ksb/WorkReadyU
WorkReadyU provides free adult education and training to enhance employability and earn a GED.
www.dallascollege.edu/special-programs/workreadyu/DART Student Pass
Travel Easily Across Dallas with Free Public Transit.
www.dallascollege.edu/resources/dart-gopass/Dallas College Supplier Development
Empowering businesses through training, resources, and bid opportunities with Dallas College.
www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/development/Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Workforce development and employer partnerships
Programs that develop apprenticeships, internships, and employer-aligned skill-building to increase job placement and regional economic mobility.
Adult education and ESOL
Basic and continuing education programs including ESOL, vocational classroom and hands-on training, and pathway-focused instruction to improve employability and career advancement.
Supplier diversity and procurement readiness
Training, bidder registration, procurement navigation, and supplier network development to help businesses compete for institutional and public-sector contracts.
Small business development and entrepreneurship
Programs that provide startup assistance, compliance guidance, growth coaching, scaling support, and networking to help entrepreneurs start and expand small businesses.
Student mobility and transit access
Campus mobility programs providing free or subsidized public transit passes and mobile access to improve student access to classes and college services.
More information about our offering
Ascend Global Training Institute
Dallas College's Ascend Global Training Institute connects North Texas employers with skilled talent through customized training, talent development and direct hiring access. It partners with employers to recruit, train and place talent across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, logistics, cybersecurity, aviation and aerospace, and business and finance. The institute provides a training catalog of 15 in-demand skill areas, and helps employers design tailored training plans while accessing state funding to cover costs. It also facilitates direct hiring of graduates to strengthen the regional workforce.
- Tailor Training Plans And Secure FundingWe assist employers in developing training plans tailored to their specific needs and facilitate access to funding programs that cover training expenses.
- Hire Job-Ready Graduates DirectlyOur partnership enables employers to connect with graduates who are trained and ready to meet their workforce needs.
- Strengthen Regional Workforce DynamicsWe collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance workforce development and ensure alignment with regional employment needs.
- Recruit And Place Skilled TalentWe facilitate the recruitment of qualified candidates by matching trained individuals with employer needs in high-demand fields.
- Access Broad Training Across Key IndustriesOur comprehensive catalog covers vital skill areas, ensuring employees gain relevant and applicable knowledge for their careers.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Dallas College's Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses partnership offers a free coaching program to help small businesses grow. It provides coaching, access to capital opportunities, and free resources from the Small Business Development Center to support growth.
- Gain Access To CapitalReceive guidance on capital opportunities and leverage specialized resources to enhance your business potential.
- Receive Tailored CoachingEngage with experienced coaches offering personalized strategies aimed at overcoming business challenges and attaining growth.
- Meet Specific RequirementsAssure eligibility by meeting revenue and operational criteria designed to enhance program effectiveness.
WorkReadyU
WorkReadyU is an adult education program that offers free classes to improve math, English, reading and writing, and to strengthen interviewing and other workforce skills, including earning a high school equivalency (GED). Eligibility: 16+ and either unable to read/write English or unable to pass one or more parts of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).
- Meet Age And Skill CriteriaParticipants must be at least 16 years old and may need support to improve basic skills for further education or employment.
- Access No-Cost Educational ProgramsParticipants can access free training in GED preparation, ESL classes, and workforce skills enhancement.
- Enhance Essential Work SkillsParticipants can significantly improve their literacy and job readiness skills, making them more employable.
- Support Progression To Higher EducationThe program provides participants with the skills needed to transition successfully to college-level courses or the workforce.
DART Student Pass
DART Student Pass provides free public transit for Dallas College students, enabling travel across campuses and along Dallas Area Rapid Transit routes.
- Access Free Public TransportationEligible students can use the DART Student Pass for unlimited travel on DART services, promoting accessibility to education and community resources.
- Facilitates Easy Campus TravelStudents can commute seamlessly and reliably across various campuses, enhancing their academic experience without the burden of transport costs.
- Easily Access Pass with MobileThe DART mobile app allows students to show their DART Student Pass, making public transit usage straightforward and convenient.
Dallas College Supplier Development
Dallas College Supplier Development partners with businesses to prepare them for success by delivering training, resources and guidance to help compete for bids and commodity purchasing opportunities. It actively seeks suppliers in key areas and offers bidder registration, bid opportunities and procurement support.
- Register To Compete For BidsComplete your supplier registration to gain access to various bidding opportunities within Dallas College.
- Receive Practical Training And ResourcesAccess tailored training and resources designed to enhance bidding capabilities and competitive edge in bidding processes.
- Expand Your Business ReachConnect with diverse industries that Dallas College serves to expand your business portfolio.
- Access Professional Procurement GuidanceGet assistance with navigating the procurement process and establish a connection with Dallas College's procurement team.
- Connect With A Supplier NetworkBecome part of a growing supplier network and leverage relationships to enhance your business opportunities.
References
Methodology and sourcing behind the market figures shown above.
Workforce development and employer partnerships
Primary estimate uses the GrowthMarketReports figure for the ‘workforce development’ market (USD 42.7B in 2024) and its projected CAGR of 8.9% (2025–2033), which aligns with public-private workforce development and employer partnership programs. A larger corporate training estimate (~USD 370B, CAGR ~8.5%) from a corporate training market source was noted as a broader adjacent market; policy and program references (NAWDP, C2ER, Evidence2Impact) provide contextual support but do not supply alternative market-size figures.
Adult education and ESOL
Estimated global market size based on a published adult education market report (USD 317.56B, 2025) with a projected CAGR ~5.5%. U.S. public funding (~$2B/year) and reported enrollments (~900,000 learners, ~50% in ESL) from federal analysis provide scale context and validate that ESOL/adult education is a significant subsegment within the broader adult education market.
- The Adult Education Market was valued at USD 317.56 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 542.43 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%.
- Federally funded adult education operates at an annual cost of over $2 billion in state and federal funds.
- In program year 2021-22, nationally, free or low-cost adult education programs enrolled about 900,000 students, with nearly 50 percent in English language acquisition.
Supplier diversity and procurement readiness
Search results show large economic scale of diverse suppliers (NMSDC: ~$400B annual economic output) and major macro upside if entrepreneurship gaps close (MBDA: $2.3T). Using those anchors plus industry signals on rising corporate prioritization of supplier diversity and procurement digitization, I estimate supplier-diversity enablement services (training, bidder registration, navigation, networks, and related software/consulting) represent a small share of overall supplier spend—roughly $1–2B today—driving a projected CAGR ~12% as companies expand programs and invest in platforms and supplier readiness.
Small business development and entrepreneurship
Search results provided no explicit global market size or CAGR for small‑business development and entrepreneurship programs. I estimated the market by treating the segment as a subset of broader business‑services (consulting, training, compliance/legal support, accelerator/incubator services and digital platforms) and adding public/NGO program spending. Reasoning: (1) global management consulting and corporate training markets are large; small‑business‑focused offerings plausibly represent ~15–25% of those combined markets; (2) add government/NGO entrepreneurship support and accelerator/incubator funding as an incremental component (~$5–15B); (3) growth driven by digital delivery (online coaching, SaaS compliance/startup tools), increased entrepreneurship, and SME digitization suggests mid‑single to high‑single digit CAGR. Combining these lines yields an estimated global market ~$50–80B; I select $60B and a 7.5% CAGR as a central estimate reflecting sustainable demand growth and increasing digital delivery.
Student mobility and transit access
Estimated campus mobility (free/subsidized transit passes and mobile access) as a subset of the Student Transportation Service market. LinkedIn reports the global Student Transportation Service market at USD 25.5B (2026) with a 6.8% CAGR; applying a conservative ~20% share for campus-focused programs yields ~USD 5.1B. Growth potential aligned with the reported 6.8% CAGR for student transportation services, supported by rapid digitalization of mobility (MaaS market growth) and rising international student flows (~4% annual student demand growth).
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# Dallas College *Also known as Dallas College* - Website: https://www.dallascollege.edu - Location: Dallas, TX, United States - AI agent profile: https://nowen.ai/agents/dallascollege-edu > Dallas College is a public community college system offering degrees, certificates, and workforce training. Dallas College is a public, multi-campus community college system serving Dallas County with a broad portfolio of degrees, certificates, workforce training, and student resources. Since 1965, the college has focused on keeping Dallas County vibrant, growing, and economically viable by partnering with local business leaders, educational institutions, and civic and nonprofit organizations. The college serves about 125,000 students annually and offers 300+ academic and technical degrees and certificates. It emphasizes workforce development and career preparation for students, adult learners, and employers, and provides a range of services to support student success, lifelong learning, and community engagement across campuses and online. **Mission:** Dallas College’s mission is to provide accessible, affordable higher education and workforce training to the Dallas County community through partnerships with business, industry, and civic organizations. ## Products & Services ### [Ascend Global Training Institute](https://www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/ascend-institute/) *Platform* Connects North Texas employers with skilled talent through training and direct hiring. - **Customized Training With State Funding** — Tailor Training Plans And Secure Funding - **Direct Hiring Access** — Hire Job-Ready Graduates Directly - **Employer Partnerships and Workforce Ecosystem** — Strengthen Regional Workforce Dynamics - **Talent Recruitment and Placement** — Recruit And Place Skilled Talent - **Industry-Aligned Training Catalog** — Access Broad Training Across Key Industries ### [Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses](https://www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/gs10ksb/) *Service* Empowering small business growth through coaching and resources. - **Access to Capital Opportunities and SBDC Resources** — Gain Access To Capital - **Free Coaching Program for Small Businesses** — Receive Tailored Coaching - **Eligibility Criteria** — Meet Specific Requirements ### [WorkReadyU](https://www.dallascollege.edu/special-programs/workreadyu/) *Service* WorkReadyU provides free adult education and training to enhance employability and earn a GED. - **Eligibility Requirements** — Meet Age And Skill Criteria - **Free GED/ESL And Career Training** — Access No-Cost Educational Programs - **Skills Improvement** — Enhance Essential Work Skills - **Path To College Or Career Success** — Support Progression To Higher Education ### [DART Student Pass](https://www.dallascollege.edu/resources/dart-gopass/) *Service* Travel Easily Across Dallas with Free Public Transit. - **Free Transit for Eligible Students** — Access Free Public Transportation - **Campus Mobility** — Facilitates Easy Campus Travel - **User-Friendly Mobile App** — Easily Access Pass with Mobile ### [Dallas College Supplier Development](https://www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/development/) *Service* Empowering businesses through training, resources, and bid opportunities with Dallas College. - **Bidder registration and bid opportunities** — Register To Compete For Bids - **Training and guidance for bidders** — Receive Practical Training And Resources - **Industry coverage** — Expand Your Business Reach - **Procurement support** — Access Professional Procurement Guidance - **Supplier network development** — Connect With A Supplier Network ## Market Segments - **Workforce development and employer partnerships** (market size $42.7B, CAGR 8.9%): Programs that develop apprenticeships, internships, and employer-aligned skill-building to increase job placement and regional economic mobility. - **Adult education and ESOL** (market size $317.6B, CAGR 5.5%): Basic and continuing education programs including ESOL, vocational classroom and hands-on training, and pathway-focused instruction to improve employability and career advancement. - **Supplier diversity and procurement readiness** (market size $1.5B, CAGR 12%): Training, bidder registration, procurement navigation, and supplier network development to help businesses compete for institutional and public-sector contracts. - **Small business development and entrepreneurship** (market size $60.0B, CAGR 7.5%): Programs that provide startup assistance, compliance guidance, growth coaching, scaling support, and networking to help entrepreneurs start and expand small businesses. - **Student mobility and transit access** (market size $5.1B, CAGR 6.8%): Campus mobility programs providing free or subsidized public transit passes and mobile access to improve student access to classes and college services.
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