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Automotive technician training at Triumph Workshop in Dallas

Forge The Future · Automotive Track

Automotive Training in Dallas

A $200 training program in Dallas, Texas that prepares adults for entry-level automotive technician roles — inspections, tire and wheel fundamentals, and general maintenance — with hands-on practice in the auto shop and employer connections.

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Forge The Future is a workforce development program run by Triumph Workshop, a community makerspace in Dallas, Texas. The automotive track prepares adults (18+) for entry-level technician roles at dealerships, independent shops, and fleet-maintenance employers across North Texas.

The $200 program fee can be paid over time, and income replacement grants are available to those who qualify so participants can earn while they learn. The track combines classroom instruction with hands-on work in the auto shop so participants can walk into a first job with real experience behind them.

What you learn

The automotive track starts with shop safety, then builds through inspections, lubrication systems, and general maintenance — so every participant is shop-ready before they work on a live vehicle.

  1. 01

    Shop safety and readiness

    Personal protective equipment, safe tool handling, and shop-floor protocols before any work happens on a vehicle.

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2501 Burbank Street

Dallas, TX 75235

972-942-4530

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  • 02

    Hands-on inspections

    Multipoint vehicle inspections in the auto shop — what to check, how to check it, and how to write up what you find.

  • 03

    Lubrication systems

    Oil and filter services and basic fluid changes — the bread-and-butter work of every entry-level technician.

  • 04

    Tire and wheel fundamentals

    Properly install and balance tires, and learn tire and wheel wear fundamentals.

  • 05

    Torque specifications

    Why torque specs matter, how to work to them, and doing the job to spec every time.

  • 06

    Forklift certification

    All Forge The Future participants are taught to safely operate a forklift, with the opportunity to gain a Class 1-7 Forklift Certification.

    • Who the automotive track is for

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      High-school graduates. With a mechanical bent who want a hands-on career instead of a four-year degree.

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      Career changers. Who have always tinkered on their own cars and want to make it their job.

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      Veterans. With motor-pool or diesel experience who want to credential that experience for the civilian market.

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      Service-industry workers. Looking for a trade with clearer wage progression than food service or retail.

    Participants must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and be authorized to work in the USA. Physical requirements, background-check policies, and attendance expectations are provided during the application process.

    After the program

    What graduates walk away with — and where it can lead.

    Graduates 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.

    Triumph Workshop does not guarantee employment or wages. Wages depend on the hiring employer, the role, and the participant's prior experience.

    Ready to start?

    The program is offered multiple times a year and admission is granted year-round. Start with a shop tour if you want to see the space and talk to an instructor before applying.

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