Location Code: US-GCA-DAL
Site Address: 16000 North Dallas Parkway North Tower, 5th Floor
City: DALLAS
State: TX
Zip: 75248
Site Contact: Kristine Pharr
Site Phone: 972-934-6311 |
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Welcome to the Dallas training center! Please verify that the address above matches the location listed in your confirmation letter. GCA assumes no responsibility for fees incurred if you are not at the correct location. If you have any special needs or concerns, please call the training center prior to class. Thank you for selecting us for your technical training requirements. We have provided the following information to help you in planning your time with us.
Class Time:
Classes begin at 9:00 A.M. and typically end around 5:00 P.M. You may arrive anytime after 8:30 A.M. The center closes at 5:00 P.M.
Sign-In:
Please sign in at the front desk each morning when you arrive for class. This is how we verify that you attended each day of class.
Attire:
We want you to be comfortable while attending class, but please dress casually within reason.
Messages:
If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call 972-934-6311. If it is an emergency, you will be notified in class. Otherwise, messages will be posted on the student message board outside of each classroom.
Food and Refreshments:
AM Snack: Juice, bagels, doughnuts, and/or other appropriate items.
PM Snack: Cookies and/or snacks.
Beverages: Coffee, tea, water, juices and sodas are available throughout the day.
Parking:
Park in the 4-story parking garage for the Tollway Plaza Buildings. There are two convenient entrances off Knoll Trail. Entry into the garage requires the use of a pass code 5747# (don't forget the "#"). Please park on the top floor of the garage. Exit the parking garage on the first floor and proceed into the North Tower (building on the right). Take the elevator to the fifth floor.
Transportation:
There is not any transportation provided by the center
Directions:
From Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport:
If you rent a car at the airport, the signs make exiting very confusing. Ask the attendant for directions to South Car Rental Drive.
- Turn right on South Car Rental Drive.
- You will see signs for Highway 114 and 121.
- Turn right at the first light which will be North Service Road. (Watch for the signs that say Northbound Service Road.
- Do not enter the ramp that says "Airport Terminals" or it will cost $2.00 to exit the airport. Stay on the North Service Road.
- Continue on the North Service Road. You will go through several intersections with lights.
- Exit the airport through the North exit. (Watch for the signs that say North Airport Exit and Highway 635). It will be approximately 5 miles.
- Go East on 635 (also called LBJ Freeway). It will exit to the right. Stay on 635 heading East for approximately 13 miles.
- Go North on the Tollway (exit #22C).
- Travel North on the tollway to the Keller Springs/Westgrove exit. The toll will be $0.75.
- Exit the toll plaza in the far right lane and proceed to the first light, which will be Keller Springs.
- Turn right onto Keller Springs.
- Go one block to Knoll Trail and turn right.
- The 4-story parking garage is on the right.
- See Parking information.
From Dallas Love Field Airport:
- Upon exiting Dallas Love Field (there is only one way to exit the airport), turn left at the light at Mockingbird. Stay to the right.
- Go through the intersections at both Lemmon and Inwood.
- Turn left (which will be North) onto the Dallas North Tollway. The toll will be $0.60.
- Travel North on the tollway to the Keller Springs/Westgrove exit. The toll will be $0.75.
- Exit the toll plaza in the far right lane and proceed to the first light, which will be Keller Springs.
- Turn right onto Keller Springs.
- Go one block to Knoll Trail and turn right.
- The 4-story parking garage is on the right.
- See Parking information.
Hotels:
Embassy Suites Hotel
14021 Noel Road
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 364-3640
(800) EMBASSY
Distance: 3 miles from the training center.
Addison Midway Courtyard
4165 Proton Drive
Addison, TX 75001
Reservations 800-321-2211
Direct Phone 972-490-7390
Distance: Located only 2.5 miles from the Sun Microsystems office
Addison Quorum Courtyard
15160 Quorum Drive
Addison, TX 75001
Reservations 800-321-2211
Direct Phone 972-404-1555
Distance: 1 mile from the training center.
Bradford Homesuites
16060 N. Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 726-9990
Distance: 300 feet from the training center.
Candlewood Suites
13939 Noel Road
Dallas, TX 75240
(888) CANDLEWOOD
Distance: 3 miles from the training center.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
4712 West Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 519-0303
Distance: 2.2 miles from the training center.
Fairfield Inn Dallas North
13900 Park side Center Boulevard
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Reservations 800-228-2800
Direct Phone 972-661-9800
Distance: 2.5 miles from the training center.
Hilton Dallas Parkway
4801 LBJ (also called 635) Freeway
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 661-3600
(866) 444-ROOM
Distance: 3 miles from the training center.
Homestead Village
17425 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 447-1800
Distance: 1.9 miles from the training center.
Homewood Suites Hotel
4451 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75244
(972) 788-1342
Distance: 1.9 miles from the training center.
Marriott Hotel Resort Suites
14975 Quorum Drive
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 866-9933
Distance: 1.5 miles from the training center.
Summerfield Suites Hotel
4900 Edwin Lewis Road
Addison, TX 75248
(972) 661-3113
Distance: 1.9 miles from the training center.
Amerisuites Galleria
5229 Spring Valley
Dallas, TX 75240
For reservations: 972-716-2001
Distance: 3 miles from the training center.
Additional Information:
Under the section marked RATE PLAN CODE enter: SUN Under the section marked HOTEL CORPORATE ID enter: 3480
After clicking on Check Availibility it will bring up the SUN rate
Hawthorn Suites - North Dallas
8470 North Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 248-2233
Toll free: (877) 357-2233
Distance: 2 miles from the training center.
Holiday Inn Addison - Full Service
4960 Arapaho Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 490-1212