About us
The DJH Express National Training Academy is a minority-owned 501c3 tax-exempt organization, that was founded in 2020.
The mission of the academy is to equip the formerly incarcerated and veterans with the necessary job skills and training, in the transportation industry, so that they can successfully reintegrate into society, after incarceration or deployment.
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The founders of the Academy started in the transportation industry in 2007, initially working under contracts like Office Depot and Cardinal Health. They have gained first-hand experience throughout the years and are committed to helping individuals earn a living wage.
They have built a strong network of industry and community partners. As well as a support staff comprised of truck drivers and industry professionals that are committed to training and developing new drivers.
Our Team
Demetriues and Katrina Hawkins
Both are highly motivated and skilled professionals with a proven track record in the transportation industry, combining hands-on experience and the successful development of registered apprenticeship programs. They possess a strong foundation in various aspects of the transportation field, including developing a CDL job training program. As well as acquiring valuable expertise in safe and efficient operations. With a focus on continuous learning and growth, they are committed to workplace safety. With a solid work ethic, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset, they are well-prepared to contribute to the success of transportation organizations and individuals seeking a career in transportation.
Our Programs
Before an inmate is accepted into any of our programs, they must undergo an offender risk and needs assessment, along with residential mental health treatment if needed. The PATTERN tool (Prisoner Assessment Tool Targeting Estimated Risk and Need) results will be a major factor in determining which individuals will be selected for one of our programs. By doing this, we hope to identify those inmates who will be best suited to take advantage of our services.
Individuals within 6 months of release are eligible to sign up for the program. We will work with prison counselors to identify the individuals eligible to participate.
In addition, we also understand the difficulties individuals face when trying to obtain identification documents, such as IDs and driver licenses after their release. Our goal is to work with the Bureau of Prisons to ensure that everyone accepted into our program has access to their local DMV to obtain these documents. Our assistance will include driver training and transportation to and from the DMV to ensure they obtain their driver license prior to entering our programs.
The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for some veterans. While most say readjusting to civilian life was very or somewhat easy, roughly one-i n-four say it was at least somewhat difficult.
Eligibility (Pre-Release)
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Must have a good disciplinary history
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Have served a specified portion of their sentence
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Does not have any security precaution designators
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No intentional homicide or sexual offenses
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No “3G” Offenses (offenses listed in Article 42A.054(formerly listed in 42.12, Section 3G)
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No pattern of free world violence
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Must have high school diploma or GED
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Must have approval from prison counselor
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PATTERN results must indicate that individual is at a low, or minimum risk for reoffending
Approval Process through Texas Workforce Commission:
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Student must create a profile in WorkInTexas - Login before attending orientation
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Contact one of the Workforce Centers to schedule a virtual or in-person WIOA Orientation
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Once orientation has been completed, a virtual or in-person intake/eligibility appointment must be scheduled
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Application review (completed by Center Management)
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Completion of 2 online classes (prior to training start)
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Completion of 4-hour TABE Assessment (Some exemptions apply)
Required Documents (must be submitted prior to appointment):
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Valid Driver’s License
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Social Security Card
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Resume
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Income Guidelines for WIOA funding:
Our Location
Dallas, Texas
Trainings will start
June 2022
New trainings will be available soon! Choose one of the programs you want to taks and send us your information so we can contact you soon!
The DJH Express National Training Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization