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:

•  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;

• Develop projects that will create jobs in the workforce areas through collaboration 

•  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.

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Eligibility criteria include:

• Must live in Harris county at the time of enrollment

• Must be at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance 

• Earn less than $37,000 a year

• Has a desire to better their situation 

• Willing to meet the program requirements and attend all required     trainings and appointments.

Training Areas:

• Construction

  • Certified Logistics

  • Construction Electrical Worker Level 1

  • Core curriculum

• Warehouse

  • Forklift Safety Operator

• Welding

  • Welder Level 1

  • Core curriculum

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