CAP Works - Case Management

CAP Works provides tuition assistance for short-term certifications and job training, allowing low-income individuals in Tarrant County to improve their chances at employment in order to become more financially independent and self-sufficient.

CAP Works focuses on proactively addressing some of the root causes of poverty by developing a networking program that provides job training to low-income individuals of all ages and experience levels, which will lead to higher employment and stronger, more sustainable communities.

 

Programs

CAP Works offers tuition assistance for programs such as, but not limited to:

  • Automotive repair
  • Beauty school
  • Commercial driver
  • Culinary skills
  • Composite bonding
  • Computer systems
  • Forklift driving
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) training
  • Manufacturing Skills Service Council (MSSC) safety
  • Medical assistance training, including CPR/EKG certification
  • Office careers
  • Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) training
  • Paralegal
  • Pharmacy tech
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Security installation
  • Welding

Classes are offered through partnerships with Tarrant County College, Goodwill Industries Community Enrichment Center, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and other organizations.

Additionally, CAP Works will fund tuition, books, uniforms and other supplies for short-term certifications and training for in-demand jobs.

Depending upon the number of requests, funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable.

Other services

CAP Works also offers other services and workshops to help individuals achieve their professional goals:

  • Individual career counseling
  • Career assessments designed to help identify skills, interests and possible career fields
  • Job fairs, as well as job education and training
  • Employment assistance
  • Workshops on dressing for success
  • Ways to improve your interview skills, presentation skills or job hunting practices
  • Information on how to write an effective resume or cover letter
  • Budgeting and finance

Depending on the number of requests, funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable.