Denton County Works is designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers and serves as a resource for job seekers, or workers wanted to improve their employment, with local job listings within Denton County and the metroplex, plus useful tips for resume writing and interviewing. You will also find "dress for success" attire suggestions, as well as guidance to honing computer skills, getting your GED, and finding job fairs, transportation, and childcare.
Denton County is stronger when we Work United/Live United.
Job Fairs
- Workforce Solutions Hiring Fairs
- United Career Fairs (sales-focused)
- Search for Upcoming Jobs in Our Area
- Texas Workforce Commission (Virtual and In-person Job Fair Listing)
Job Postings
Our Corporate Partners
Safran Electrical & Power/Greenpoint
Government
- Lake Dallas ISD
- Lewisville ISD
- Little Elm ISD
- Northwest ISD
- Pilot Point ISD
- Ponder ISD
- Sanger ISD
- New! Legacy Learning Center - Two locations in Flower Mound looking for Assistant and Lead Teachers for family-owned preschool.
Retail & Grocery
- Petco
- Old Navy
- 7 Eleven
- DollarTree
- Dollar General
- Office Depot
- Verizon
- TMobile
- AT&T
- Premium Retail - wireless sales reps within Walmart locations; email resume to Gavyn
Hospitality
Manufacturing
- New! Reliance Staffing - warehouse openings first and second shift
- Comprehensive Logistics
- ReaderLink Distribution Center - General Warehouse Associate | Day ($15/hr) Mid ($16.50/hr) Shifts Available
- Fastenal - warehouse $16-19/hour | CDL/Truck Drivers
Fast Food
Bank Teller Positions
Staffing & Temp Agencies
Workforce Solutions of North Texas
Kathee Mills - Assists employers and job seekers in the Alliance Area.
Programs, Services, Training, & Education - Works with those searching for a first job, re-entering the workforce, considering a new occupation or transitioning from military to civilian employment
My Next Move and My Next Move for Veterans
Resource with three job seeking pathways to help you identify what you want to do.
Apprenticeship Finders
Start your career and build your skillset through apprenticeship
How to Research a Company for a Job Interview
This resource from Purdue University Global discusses 10 points of information to research before having a job interview.
Common Obstacles to Employment
The following resources may help you find flexible and affordable child care:
Workforce Solutions Child Care Resources
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Child Care Services (CCS) maintains agreements with a wide range of child care providers in order to meet the needs of families receiving services. In order to receive assistance, families must meet federal, state, and local guidelines. The child care services program subsidizes child care for low-income families, promoting long-term self-sufficiency by enabling parents to work or attend workforce training or education activities. It also educates parents about the availability of quality child care, which enhances children's early learning.
Fred Moore Day Nursery School
A non-profit childcare center, serving children 6 weeks through 5 years, and up to 8 years old in the summer. They address the needs of low-income families by providing access to early childhood education with deeply discounted tuition rates.
Early Childhood Texas
Early Childhood Texas aims to provide families with young children easy access to Texas state agency programs, services, and resources. There are several childcare resources to explore on this site from agencies with different eligibility requirements.
Help Me Grow North Texas
Help Me Grow promotes child development by working to successfully link families to community resources that meet their needs. Help Me Grow North Texas provides an information line that connects a family or provider to child development services and other community-based resources within your area.
Need Help Finding Childcare
Looking for childcare? Childcare Connection can help you find childcare in your area.
We know transportation can often prohibit access to employment. If you are in need of transportation to a job interview, contact the following for services:
Salvation Army DFW | 972-353-9400 | 206 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75057
Denton County Transportation Authority | 940-243-0077
Computer Skills Training
Watch Read Listen
Brush up on your computer skills.
Microsoft Suite For Beginners
Covers the basics of Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Publisher. (15 min.)
Microsoft Word For Beginners
Learn how to use Word with this step-by-step tutorial. (22 min.)
Microsoft Office 365
This is a video for beginners who want to familiarize themselves with Office 365. (48 min.)
Deep Dive Into Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
For those wanting a more in depth training. (9 hours)
Vocational Training, Education, and Certifications
North Central Texas College Career & Technical Education
Denton ISD Career & Technical Education
Lineman Careers
Electrical power, telecommunications, and natural gas.
North Texas Nursing and Career Institute
Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant w ECG, Medical Insurance billing and coding.
Integrity Health & Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
High School Equivalency/GED
Cosmetology
Skills & Tips for Success
Watch Read Listen
7 Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired
Proper preparation will help alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews and position you for a positive and successful interviewing experience.
21 Interviewing Tips To Make a Good Impression
Making an impression is essential to landing your next job. Indeed gives some great advice for before, during, and after your interview.
Top Interview Tips
This video from Indeed covers common questions, body language and more. (5 min.)
How To Ace An Interview
Harvard career advisor Linda Spencer gives 5 great tips to nail your next interview. (5 min.)
8 Common Interview Questions & Answers
This video provides you with the most common questions you might encounter and how best to respond. (12 min.)
5 Things You Should Never Say In An Interview
Being prepared with what NOT to say is just as important as knowing what to say. (13 min.)
Telling Stories To Improve Interview Success
Assistant Director of the UAB Career Center Dino Martinez discusses the importance of telling stories to highlight your best qualities. (25 min.)
Women in the Workforce - Interview Skills Panel
A panelist of local female professionals conducted an Interview Skills Training that included tips for in-person and virtual interviews, along with a Q & A. (53 min.)
Watch Read Listen
43 Tips That Will Get You Hired.
A comprehensive list for advice and tricks to create a winning resume.
Resume Tips With Examples and Templates
How to format your resume to stand out from the competition. (14 min.)
5 Golden Rules for Resumes
Follow these rules to write an incredible resume. ( 5min.)
Expert Advice For Your Next Resume
From Business Insider, a career expert reviews real resumes to point out the biggest mistakes. (3 min.)
How To Pass the 6 Second Resume Scan
Kamara Toffolo, Executive Resume Writer and Job Search Strategist gives advice on how to make your resume stand out. (8 min.)
Watch Read Listen
5 Dress Tips To Impress Your Future Employer
The Best Outfits for Job Interviews
10 Tips on Dressing for Your Job Interview
Interview Outfit Do’s & Dont's
Dress Code for Every Work Environment and Interview
Check out these locations for low cost business attire:
Denton:
- Thrift Giant: 1701 Brinker Rd.
- Goodwill: 2440, S I-35 & 2030 W. University Dr.
- Denton Thrift Store: 708 W. University Dr.
- Twice as Nice: 413 E. Oak
- Upscale Resale: 920 Dallas Dr.
Lewisville/The Colony:
- Thrift City Lewisville: 1165 S Stemmons Fwy Suite 176
- Thrift Giant: 2202 on TX-121
- Thrift Giant: 128 S Mill St.
- Thrift Giant: 5000 Main St #270, The Colony
- Goodwill: 919 W Main St building A
- Salvation Army: 602 E Round Grove Rd
- Angel’s Resale: 1312 Justin Rd
Roanoke:
- NTC Resale & Boutique: 209 N Oak St.
Specialty Resources
- Texas Veterans Commission: Employment Services
- TEXVET Employment Listings
- UNT Career Center Veteran Resources
- Make The Connection Veteran Resources
My Next Move for Veterans
Resource with three job seeking pathways to help you identify what you want to do.
abilityJOBS
abilityJOBS is the first and largest employment website for job seekers with disABILITIES. Since 1995, we have provided a place where people with disABILITIES can seek employment, confident they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience. Posting your resume and searching jobs are free.
Inclusively
This website is a professional network transforming the way candidates with disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses connect to jobs & inclusive employers.
Delivering Jobs
Best Buddies, Special Olympics and Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation, are teaming up to launch Delivering Jobs, an inclusion campaign dedicated to creating pathways to one million employment and leadership opportunities for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences by 2025.
Circa
Circa is committed to helping people with disabilities find the ideal job by connecting you with employers who believe in building diverse workforces. Our Disability job board and expert resources can help guide you through the search process to find the perfect company and role that matches your experience and skills.
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have access to meaningful employment services in the community, especially integrated competitive employment.
disABLEDperson
disABLEDperson is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the high unemployment rate of individuals and veterans with disabilities.
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