ConnectU2Jobs Program

Civil Rights programs

ConnectU2Jobs (CU2J) is a Highway Construction Workforce Partnership pilot program created to fill a need for a skilled highway construction workforce. The current focus of CU2J is to connect justice-involved young adults to job training, life skills coaching, and job placement. Participants also receive family supportive services such as health services, access to food pantries, and referrals for community-based childcare. To ensure success, CU2J includes a variety of partners, such as community organizations, education agencies, and industry employers.

CU2J is the first step in creating a sustainable pipeline of skilled workforce for the transportation industry which is critical to maintain safe roads in Texas.

Become a program partner.

Trainee eligibility

At least 18 years old.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have a valid Social Security card.
Holds a valid Texas Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one.
Able to pass a drug test.
An opportunity youth.
Not a current college student enrolled in courses.

Program timeline

12 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training.
Six months of full-time earn-and-learn training with your employer partner.

Upcoming cohorts

If you are interested in signing up for an upcoming session and you meet the criteria above, please submit an interest form.

Date*	Location	Description	Application deadline
05/30/23 – 08/22/23	Dallas	Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader	05/16/23
08/07/23 – 11/10/23	Dallas	Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader	07/24/23
09/18/23 – 12/15/23	Dallas	Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader	09/04/23

*Cohort start and end dates are subject to change.

Resources

Archer Western
Austin Bridge & Road
Azteca-Omega Group
Balfour Beatty
Granite Construction
Lone Star Constructors
North Tarrant Infrastructure, LLC
Reyes Group
Sundt Construction
Webber
Zachry Group