DFWUL CareerLift Academy

The opportunity

What this program offers.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League (DFWUL)'s CareerLift Academy is a structured, community-facing workforce development program with an important financial literacy component serving underserved residents across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This workforce development program provides occupational training, career coaching, and employment retention tools for the DFW-area employee. From new workforce entrants, to current professionals, to the formerly incarcerated, to older Americans re-entering the workforce or in need of new skills, Urban League workforce programs have helped thousands to find careers and prepare for new challenges. CareerLift Academy addresses the DFWUL commitment to economic empowerment, community investment, and workforce readiness — values central to our organization's mission and pillars.

Inside the program

What to expect.

1. 01

   Module 1: Self-Mastery and Growth – Mindset, workplace behavior, and personal accountability

2. 02

   Module 2: Career Exploration – Career pathway identification and industry awareness

3. 03

   Module 3: Professional Communication – Verbal, written, and interpersonal effectiveness

4. 04

   Module 4: Time & Priority Management – Productivity, punctuality, and goal tracking

5. 05

   Module 5: Conflict Resolution & Accountability – Emotional intelligence and problem-solving

6. 06

   Module 6: Financial Empowerment – Budgeting, benefits, and financial stability strategies

7. 07

   Module 7: Technology & AI Readiness – Digital literacy and workplace technology skills

8. 08

   Module 8: Career Preparation (CareerLift Lab) – Resume building, portfolios, and interview readiness

Before you begin

Eligibility

• Must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
• Open to new workforce entrants and current professionals looking to upskill
• Open to formerly incarcerated individuals seeking transitional support
• Open to older Americans re-entering the workforce