Roadtrip Nation

Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston: Workforce Development Portal

Empowering stories from Texas to help you find careers, training and skills

See how people like you found meaningful work

Whether you're exploring career paths or looking for inspiration, find the guidance you need from the stories of fellow Texans.

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Dorit Donoviel

DEPUTY CHIEF SCIENTIST, NATIONAL SPACE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FACILITY

My Definition of Success

NICOLE ANDERSON, PRESIDENT & AVP OF SOCIAL INNOVATION, AT&T

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Regaining Confidence After Experiencing Failure

CYNTHIA BOON, INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER, LIVE NATION

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Travis Simons

PASTOR, THE POTTER'S HOUSE NORTH DALLAS

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Gwen Zepeda

WRITER

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Darron Cradieth

DIESEL MECHANIC, RYDER

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Julieta Garibay

DEPUTY ADVOCACY ADVISOR, UNITED WE DREAM

How This Hospital Team Made It Through Hurricane Harvey

MOUSTAFA AL-MAKDAH, REGISTERED NURSE, HARRIS HEALTH BEN TAUB HOSPITAL

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Steven DeWolf

FOUNDER, WIND TEX ENERGY, LP

Resources

Helpful tools to move you forward

How much do you need to earn to get by? Figure it out with Texas Reality Check

texasrealitycheck.com

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Check out in-demand careers and educational opportunities in Texas

jobsyall.com/career-explorer

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Get connected to job opportunities in Houston for young adults ages 16 and up

https://upskillhouston.org/global-pages/student

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Find careers by industry or use the Interest Profiler to get suggestions

https://mynextmove.org

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Explore petrochemical jobs that fit your interests

https://petrochemworks.com

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Learn a craft in the construction industry

https://steeltoepro.com/crafts?locale=en

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Get an up-close view of how skills drive different jobs and advancement

https://upskillmylife.org

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Find an Apprenticeship to Jump-Start Your Future

Search for apprenticeships near you to learn skills in a hands-on setting that will set you up for a solid career and give you real-world-experience.

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Day in the Life

Get a firsthand look at what different jobs are like

Robyn Ringuette

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWRITER, TRAVELERS

Day in the Life of an Insurance Underwriter for the Construction Industry

ROBYN RINGUETTE, CONSTRUCTION UNDERWRITER, TRAVELERS

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Adam Balogh

MACHINE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, LANEY COLLEGE

Day in the Life of a Machinist

ADAM BALOGH, MACHINE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, LANEY COLLEGE

2:48

Austin Ellis

SATELLITE OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SPIRE GLOBAL

Day in the Life of a Satellite Operations Engineer

AUSTIN ELLIS, SATELLITE OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SPIRE GLOBAL

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Brian Grandison

SENIOR PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGER, FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

Day in the Life of an IT Solutions Manager

BRIAN GRANDISON, SENIOR PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGER, FOSSIL GROUP, INC.

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Jerome Hardaway

FOUNDER, VETS WHO CODE

Day in the Life of a Web Developer and Tech Nonprofit Founder

JEROME HARDAWAY, FOUNDER, VETS WHO CODE

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Talk to someone about what their job is really like and what it takes to get there

Online Course: The Roadtrip Nation Experience

A five-lesson course for students and young adults, helping you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential mentors. Educators & facilitators: To implement the Roadtrip Nation Experience with your learners, please reach out to support@roadtripnation.org.

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See your home state in a whole new way

We sent Texas natives Anthony, Chandler, Keilahn, and Yesenia on a road trip to explore emerging opportunities across the state. Watch the trailer for "Wide Open Range," and see how learning more about different careers can help you find your own path—and find new confidence in yourself and your future.

Watch "Wide Open Range"

Dallas, Houston, and the entire state of Texas are full of opportunities—but how do you find where you fit in such a wide open space? Follow the rest of the journey as four young Texans find their place in the Lone Star State.

Watch the full documentary

Empowering Documentaries

Watch Roadtrip Nation films about how to find your path in life

Beating the Odds

BEATING THE ODDS ROADTRIP

These three defied the odds to make it to and through school...and met Michelle Obama

FILM: "BEATING THE ODDS"

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"SKILL POWERED" FILM

Skill Powered

SKILLS FORWARD ROADTRIP

Can you build the skills you need to join the workforce and pursue your passion?

FILM: "SKILL POWERED"

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"TO BE DETERMINED" SERIES

To Be Determined

OPPORTUNITY YOUTH ROADTRIP

Follow three young people finding their path through workforce development programs

SERIES: "TO BE DETERMINED"

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A visualization of how your career story can reach many young people who need to hear your advice

Share Your Road

Your story could be the inspiration somone needs to keep going. If you're working in a job you love, share what it's like and how you got there. Your advice will help thousands of young people who are trying to figure out their paths.

SHARE YOUR CAREER STORY





Made possible by:

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas website
Gulf Coast Workforce Board Workforce Solutions website
Strada Education Network website
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County website
Workforce Solutions North Central Texas website
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