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Lifting Dallas College to new heights

Dallas College is redefining higher education so it delivers for today’s students and prepares tomorrow’s workforce.

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Dallas College Foundation is bridging the skills gap.

69%

of young adults ages 25-34 do not make a living wage in Dallas County

59%

do not have a post-secondary credential 

53,000+

jobs added in DFW in 2024

75%

of employers reported having difficulty in filling roles due to a poorly skilled workforce

211,000

unfilled, in-demand job openings in the region in 2024 

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Supporting Today’s Students

Dallas College’s students come from all walks of life; they are 1st generation students, working parents, and adults reskilling for a rapidly changing workplace. Dallas College Foundation is funding a support system that listens and responds to the changing needs of our students and ensures they can enroll, persist, and complete a credential that unlocks a thriving career.

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Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Dallas College Foundation works closely with employers and industry leaders to equip the workforce of the future. We ensure that students are trained by faculty who know the latest in their fields, in world-class facilities outfitted with industry-leading equipment, while gaining experience with industry and community organizations that will set them on a path to great careers.

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Impact

$4.7m

in academic and support program funding annually

$3.3m

in scholarships awarded annually
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120,000+ students served

Success Stories

Journeys beyond the classroom

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Congratulations 2025 Dallas College graduates

Listen to their stories

Meet Kristi Flanders - Executive Director of Case Management Studio

Case Management is a collaborative approach to meeting the needs of individuals

Kristi Flanders

Elizabeth Smith from Hunt Energy speaks about Dallas College's mINiTERN Program

The mINiTERN Program has been an amazing experience.

Elizabeth Smith, Hunt Energy Corp