SELF-SUFFICIENCY
PROGRAM
The Self-Sufficiency Fund Program, through the Texas Workforce Commission, will provide low-income adults with job and occupational skills training in Welding, Construction, and Warehouse with Houston Community College. Upon completion, each trainee with be placed in high-demand, high-skills industries, by working with the Change Happens! Workforce developer and other community partners.
The program seeks to:
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Provide training for targeted employment opportunities to allow adult Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and individuals at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance to achieve self-sufficiency;
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Develop projects that will create jobs in the workforce areas through collaboration
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Develop projects that at the completion of training will result in the attainment of an industry recognized certificate or credential for the participants in the training project.
Eligibility criteria include:
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Must live in Harris county at the time of enrollment
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Must be at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance
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Earn less than $37,000 a year
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Has a desire to better their situation
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Willing to meet the program requirements and attend all required trainings and appointments.
Training Areas:
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Construction
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Certified Logistics
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Construction Electrical Worker Level 1
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Core curriculum
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Warehouse
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Forklift Safety Operator
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Welding
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Welder Level 1
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Core curriculum
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MEET THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY STAFF
KIRA PROMISE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
TRINELL DAVIS
CASE MANAGER
KIMBERLY TELLISON
CASE MANAGER
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR
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