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Community Services
Harris County
Region 4 ESC Migrant Education Program
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. (United Way)
Contact: Cynthia Jackson dir. 713.754.7089
Position: Youth Empowerment Services (YES) coordinator
Address: 2525 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.754.7000 / 713.754.7047 TTY
Fax:
Website: http://www.careerandrecovery.org
email: Cynthia.Jackson@careerandrecovery.org
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Description:Assists clients in achieving their career potential by researching occupational choices, sharpening
job search skills and understanding and overcoming the barriers that may prevent them from reaching their
goal. Services include job search training, resume preparation, a job bank, bus tokens, work-related clothing
and tools, and use of a Job Bank for on-line job searches, phones, faxes, and message service.
Intake procedure: Register and attend orientation each Monday; Attend and complete workshops held Mon -
Wed
Fees:Donations requested
Documents required: Call for information
Eligibility: Minimum age 18
Hours: Waller County Office: Mon - Fri 8:00am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
San Jacinto Office: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
Services:Career Counseling, Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers, English as a Second Language, General
Clothing Provision, Indigent Transportation, Job Readiness, Job Search/Placement, Resume Preparation
Assistance, Thrive - Workforce Development
Area served: Counties: Harris, Waller
Languages: American Sign Language, Spanish
The goal of Youth Empowerment Services (YES) is to help youth, ages 14-24, make a successful transition
into the workforce or back to school but know that YES places a solid emphasis in continuing education. The
program enables youth to assess their interests and abilities, explore career options, define career goals, and
determine the steps needed to achieve education and employment.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (832)- 431-3785 (VP) , (713) 754-7000 (Voice) (713) 754-7068 (Fax) Youth
Empowerment Service office 2302 Fannin St. Suite 110, Houston, TX 77002
SER-Jobs for Progress Inc. SER-Jobs for Progress is a 501(c)3 non-profit Community-Based Organization (CBO). To
enhance the quality of life in the Hispanic Community and other Communities in need by providing
education, training, and employment services that empower individuals, businesses, and communities. We
Contact: Vanessa Ramirez
Position: Director of Youth Impact Services
Address: 201 Broadway Street, Houston, TX 77012
Phone: 713.773.6000 ext. 166
Fax: 713.773.6010
Website: http://www.serhouston.org/
email: Vanessa.Ramirez@SERhoutson.org
Other info@serhouston.org
are the premier workforce service provider in the Texas Gulf Coast Region that prepares our community to
attain socioeconomic inclusion in a global economy. We put people in need back to work faster than
anybody else; we are responsible and aligned with the labor market; we create pathways to good careers
that pay living wages; and our clients increase their assets and build wealth.
Services: Workforce Training / Job Bank/ Financial Opportunity Center / Youth & Young Adults/ Veterans /
Senior Work Program/ PLATO/
Office hours: Monday-
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Workforce Solutions Cypress Station
Contact: Debra Cox ext. 235
Position: Manager
Address: 70 FM 1960 West #A., Houston, Texas 77090
Phone: (281) 891-2850
Fax: (281) 866-8629
Customized services help employers find qualified applicants for specific jobs. We assist with recruiting,
screening, referring and testing of job applicants to help simplify the hiring process.
Services
CAREER EXPLORATION: Young Adult Services/ Veteran Services/ When I Grow Up/ Adult Education &
Literacy Services.
JOB SEARCH: Featured Jobs Listing / Job Fairs & Hiring Events / Workforce Solutions Seminars / Community
Seminars
FINANCIAL AID: Financial Aid for Child Care / Apply for Financial Aid Today / Unemployment Benefits / 2-11
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