The logistics industry is a vital component of American life today. It's essential to the develpment of goods we consume, from raw materials to finished products. Jobs related to logistics range from truck driving to executive management positions, with a range of salaries available here. At this time, we do not have a listing of job opportunities in the IIPOD area.

If you are interested in working in logistics, but need more training, there are a variety of excellent logistics schools in the DFW area.  In addition, there are opportunities for certificates in workforce and logistics training, which do not require a formal degree program.

Training options include:

- City of Dallas/Cedar Valley Workforce Training Pilot Program

- Northlake College Logistics Technology & RFID Certificates

- UTD Supply Chain Management Certificate

The City of Dallas, Cedar Valley College and Greater Dallas Workforce Solutions are partnering to offer a fully funded workforce training program in logistics, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration to interested City of Dallas residents.

The logistics training courses provide the entry-level skills needed for a career in the logistics field.  Classes are one week long and held during the day at Cedar Valley College. Transportation and job placement assistance is available.  Classes are ongoing.

Greater Dallas Workforce Solutions will conduct eligibility testing prior to the start of each class. Current eligibility intake sessions will be held Wednesdays at 9:00 at the Stemmons Workforce Center located at 2707 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75207 or Thursdays at 10:30 at the Towne Market Workforce Center, 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite 308, Dallas, Texas 75228.

Please complete the eligibility form prior to your arrival.  There is no charge to eligible participants for the week long class, and there are two levels of training available.

Eligibility requirements include the following:

    * Resident of the City of Dallas
    * Available to legally work in the U .S.
    * Registered for the selective service (if applicable)
    * Completed a minimum of 10th grade but not college
    * Interested in a career in logistics

Please bring your driver's license or state ID card, Social Security card and birth certificate or passport to the eligibility session for faster processing.

If you are interested a career focused on logistics across the supply chain, from factories, warehouses, distribution centers to transporters, please download this eligibility form and contact Heather Lepeska.