The North Texas Institute for Career Development (NTI) is Goodwill North Central Texas’s career school. If you’re thinking of changing careers, or looking for an alternative to traditional college courses – this could be the stepping stone you’re looking for. Classes and certifications are geared to prepare you for in-demand positions in fields with upward mobility that earn a living wage.
We believe in empowering students by providing training and meaningful job skills to prepare for the workforce.
Current in-person classes include:
- Professional Truck Driver Training, which teaches students the skills to become an entry-level tractor-trailer driver and obtain their CDL (commercial driver’s license)
- Hospitality – Hotel Guest Room and Front Desk Representative Program, which certifies students through the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and prepares them for a career as a hotel guest room and front desk attendant at 4- and 5-star hotels.
- Forklift Certification, which certifies students in six Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) modules for forklift operation.
Current Virtual Certifications include:
- Medical Front Office Assistant, where students earn national certifications that could qualify them for career opportunities as receptionist or office specialist.
- Medical Billing Specialist, where students earn national certifications that could qualify them for career opportunities in medical office insurance, billing and claims.
- COMP TIA: A+ and COMP TIA: Network +, where students earn national certifications that could qualify them for career opportunities in desktop support, computer repair, helpdesk, user support and network support.
NTI graduates receive career services including assistance in resume and cover letter preparation and interviewing skills, advice and information on job leads in specific areas of training and continuous and individual job placement assistance.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify. If you’re interested, learn more about the program by emailing nti@goodwillnct.org or calling 817.332.7866 x2192 to speak with a NTI representative.