ConnectU2Jobs Program
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.
Interested in becoming a program partner? Find more information here.
Trainee Prerequisites
- Between the ages of 18 and 24
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Hold a Texas Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one (resources available)
- Must have a valid Social Security card
- Resident of Dallas County
- Able to pass a drug test
- Economically disadvantaged, first-time offender, disconnected youth, or has criminal history (cannot be a violent offender)
- Not a current Dallas College student enrolled in courses
Program Timeline
- 10 weeks of classroom and on-the-job training
- Six months of full-time earn-while-you-learn training with 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 |
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June 21, 2022 |
Dallas | Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader | Please submit an interest form by May 23, 2022. |
Sept. 12, 2022 | Dallas | Heavy Equipment Operator/Loader | Please submit an interest form by Aug. 22, 2022. |
Resources