The Institute represents a long-term commitment to fostering job creation, retention and business development. Whether you are in school, in business for yourself, working for a corporation, wish to start a business of your own, or want to upgrade your lob skills, the Bill J Priest Institute for Economic Development can help you. Programs are designed for persons interested in retraining or upgrading skills and for those entering the job market for the first time. All program offerings are employer-directed to meet the workforce development demands in the Dallas area. Other funding includes an Enterprise Community grant from the City of Dallas and a Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Students have access to free, secured parking as well as many support services.
Education is the key to success. Our standard of success is the high number of JTC graduates who are placed in training-related positions with local employers. When training is completed, students receive a certificate of completion and are assisted in finding employment. If students wish to continue their studies at one of the Dallas County Community Colleges, some of their course work may apply toward earning an associate degree in applied sciences. The Job Training Center can help students find a job after their course work is complete.