Workforce Development Program
A hands-on training program that equips participants with the skills, certifications, and connections to launch careers in the skilled trades.
Supported by Triumph / TBK Bank
See how Forge The Future is changing lives in Dallas
Triumph Workshop provides the tools, knowledge, and connections to foster a community of creation, innovation, and success. Triumph Workshop is a community development project by Triumph and TBK Bank, SSB.
Forge The Future is a program for adults interested in pursuing a career in the building trades or automotive industry. Plumbers, electricians, welders, heavy equipment operators, carpenters, masons, and other skilled workers are in high demand, but many job seekers lack basic skills required to be successful in those positions. Similarly, automotive technicians who can perform inspections, install and balance tires, and complete basic maintenance operations are in high demand, they just need a bit of introductory training to secure a job with multiple longterm career options. To meet this need, Triumph Workshop’s leadership team worked closely with automotive and construction leaders to develop Forge The Future as an affordable workforce development program that is changing lives.
Forge The Future includes hands-on learning, shop projects, field trips, and guest speakers. Upon graduation, participants who secure a job may receive up to $400 in tools and equipment. With Triumph Workshop’s network of highly regarded professionals, Forge The Future graduates can begin their new career immediately upon completion of the program. Building Trade participants earn their OSHA 10 card and OSHA fall protection certificate, and get hands-on experience using tools in the wood and metal shops. Automotive participants learn to properly install and balance tires, do basic fluid changes and inspections, and more in the automotive shop. All Forge the Future participants will be taught how to safely operate a forklift and will have the opportunity to gain their Class 1-7 Forklift Certification.
While the Building Trade and Automotive programs differ in core subject matter, they both include lessons in financial literacy, communication skills, resume building, interview coaching, and more. All participants must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid a drivers license, and be authorized to work in the USA. To receive more information about Forge The Future, complete the application form below to be contacted about next steps.
Adults 18 and over pursuing a career in the building trades or automotive industry. No prior experience needed.
Hands-on trade training, industry-recognized certifications, forklift training, resume building, interview coaching, and employer connections.
$200. The fee can be paid over time. Income replacement grants are available to those who qualify, so participants can earn while they learn.
Forge The Future is more than a training program. It is a complete support system designed to move you from learning to earning.
Learn to use industry specific tools and equipment, while also gaining knowledge in job site safety, communication, and more.
Industry-specific certifications from OSHA, ASE, and ALI - forklift operator certification, too.
Professional resume workshops and interview coaching to help participants stand out.
Access to Triumph Workshop's network of industry professionals, giving graduates direct paths to apply for jobs with our partners.
One-on-one guidance regarding career advice, technical coaching, and accountability.
Join a supportive network of graduates, instructors, and employers building pathways to opportunity in Dallas.
From application through graduation, we support you at each step.
No experience required -- just motivation and a willingness to learn. Apply online.
Meet with our team to discuss individual goals, assess interests, and find the right training track.
Be immersed in 3 weeks of hands-on training, learning real skills on professional equipment.
Gain industry-specific certifications from OSHA, ASE, ALI and others.
Utilize Triumph Workshop's professional network to secure connections and interviews.
Applications are accepted year-round, with numerous sessions offered each year. The $200 program fee can be paid over time and income replacement gants are available to those who qualify. No experience required -- just the drive to learn and grow.
