The mission of the Dallas College Garland Center is teaching, learning and community building. We partner with the Garland Chamber of Commerce to promote business growth and further the vibrant economy of Garland through education and training of a skilled workforce. Career-related education, training and services are the focus of the Garland Center.
Quick Facts
We are proud of having provided training to employees in the cities of Plano, Richardson, Garland and for Dallas County.
3,300+Manufacturing Workers Trained
500+Machine Shop Graduates
Our Focus
The Garland Center provides lifelong learning opportunities to meet the dynamic demands of a rapidly changing economy and workforce.
- Providing non-credit skilled labor workforce training and economic development to grow, attract and retain the talent pipeline.
- Advancing the Garland region's manufacturing sector and its Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association’s success and global competitiveness.
- Fast-track training for in-demand occupations for immediate employment supported by Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas and Texas Workforce Commission.
What We Do
The Garland Center provides lifelong learning opportunities to meet the dynamic demands of a rapidly changing economy and workforce.
Where Our Students Have Been Hired
Our students have successfully found jobs after completing on-site Garland Center Workforce Training Programs.
Meet Our Team
We are all about connections. Call or email us to get the conversation started.
Konley Kelley
- Director of Community Engagement, Outreach and Recruitment
Gina Becerra
- Program Services Specialist
Juan Gomez
- Career Coach, Adult Education & Literacy
Kimberly Wilkins
- Associate Dean, Workforce Development – Skills Development Fund Grants
Kevin Cheek
- Program Director, Career and Continuing Education
Ricardo Guerrero
- Coordinator, Grants Management Services